Čína – Rutherfurd Edward (2022)

Edward Rutherford has captivated and enchanted millions of readers with his grand, sweeping sagas that depict the history of various famous places over the lives of entire generations. In the novel China, he now introduces them to the boundlessly rich and fascinating environment of the Middle Kingdom. The story begins to unfold in 1839 at the start of the First Opium War and follows Chinese history until the fall of the empire. The author captures the changing life stories of various Chinese, British, and American families, struggling with the turbulent waves of history. In doing so, he presents a highly informed perspective on Chinese history and society, its ancient traditions and epochal twists, as well as the rise of the country to the status of a leading world power. As usual, we are invited to a rich feast overflowing with romantic and adventurous stories, heroines and villains, life-and-death struggles, and incredible destinies. Based on exceptionally thoroughly researched sources, Edward Rutherfurd presents a grandly styled portrayal of one of the most distinctive and remarkable countries in the world.