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The house of Yan : a family at the heart of a century in Chinese history / Lan Yan ; translated from the French by Sam Taylor.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Yan, Lan, author.
- Standardized Title:
- Chez les Yan. English
- Language:
- English
- French
- Subjects (All):
- Yan, Lan.
- Yan, Lan--Family.
- China--Politics and government--20th century.
- China.
- Politics and government.
- Yan family.
- Families.
- Genre:
- Autobiographies.
- Biographies.
- Physical Description:
- 413 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, genealogical table ; 21 cm
- Edition:
- First U.S. edition.
- Place of Publication:
- New York : Harper, 2020.
- Language Note:
- Translated from the French.
- Summary:
- "In recounting her family history, Lan Yan brings to life a century of Chinese history from the last emperor to present day, including the Cultural Revolution which tore her childhood apart. The little girl who was crushed by the Cultural Revolution has become one of the most active businesswomen in her country. In telling her and her family's story, she serves up an intimate account of the history of contemporary China"-- Publisher's description.
- Notes:
- "Originally published as Chez Les Yan in France in 2017 by Allary Éditions."--Title page verso.
- ISBN:
- 9780062899811
- 0062899813
- OCLC:
- 1103675765
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