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The Story of Sun Yat Sen , by Wong Lit KhiongSun Yat Sen, commonly known as “Father of China”, was a key figure in China History. He was born on 12 December 1866 at Cuiheng Village, Xiangshan County (now known as Zhongshan county) Guangdong Province. He died on 12 March 1925 at the age of 59.
Since he was young, Sun had been told about the ugly features of the Qing’s dynasty rulers. Seeds of revolution had been buried in his heart since then. He believed that a Revolution is the key to solve China’s social problems where the Corrupted officials and emperor should be overthrown.
All his life, Sun dedicated his efforts to render remarkable contributions towards the cause of revolution of the people in China.
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Pocket Timeline of China by Hall-Harrisson, Jessica
This handbook presents the history of China from the Bronze Age to the early 21st century. Each dynasty is described in two-page chapters that give the essential facts without compromising readability. This section is followed by a well illustrated, 12-page pull-out section that presents the chronology of China's history. This timeline begins even earlier, in the Neolithic Age, and key moments such as developments in arts, science and society are duly noted. The author is a curator of Chinese collections at the British Museum. This book is suitable for both adults and school children.
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