'Written by a leading China scholar, the book provides a concise, compelling and cutting-edge analysis of 70 years of the PRC history.'<br /><b>Yanzhong Huang, Seton Hall University and Council on Foreign Relations</b> <p>'Professor Brown’s highly accessible and insightful analysis of the historical antecedents of China’s post-1978 development helpfully contextualizes the momentous changes that have transformed China into a global superpower.'<br /><b>Robert Ash, SOAS</b></p> <p>'Kerry Brown always seems to have an apt anecdote or telling quote to enliven this narrative of China’s rise. Not unexpectedly, nationalism lies at the core.'<br /><b>Joseph Fewsmith, Boston University<br /><br /></b>"Kerry Brown’s insightful book is an essential read for whoever seeks to understand the real intentions of the decision-makers in Beijing."<br /><i><b>Bookmarc</b></i></p>