Having lived in the United States for more than 60 years, Xu Zhuoyun, a great Chinese historian, shares his personal experience. With a keen perspective that combines history and sociology, he vividly presents the people, events, places, and things that were deeply impressive and worth recalling during his stay in the United States. Before our eyes, and placed back into the cultural, institutional and social context to which they belong, we trace the historical background and historical origins behind these experiences, telling the development of the United States from the "Mayflower" to Trump, as well as the decline, conflicts and problems in recent years.
Reader comments
This book is very interesting! Mr. Xu Zhuoyun told the history of the United States from his unique perspective, which gave me a deeper understanding of the United States. His writing style is easy to understand, and many plots in the book are very attractive. For example, his description of the Mayflower made me feel as if I was actually there. Moreover, the pictures in the book are also very beautiful, which allowed me to understand the history of the United States more intuitively. All in all, this is a great book worth reading!
It has a very clear description and analysis of various aspects of the United States. If you want to understand the United States, this book is a must-read.
Very good, explains the United States from multiple perspectives
A good book worth reading.
It is indeed the first time I read Mr. Xu's book, and the depth and viewpoints are indeed much more detailed than before.
Mr. Xu's thorough analysis of the history and current situation of the United States is calm and objective, and it is worth reading.
This book is very interesting! Mr. Xu Zhuoyun told the history of the United States from his unique perspective, which gave me a deeper understanding of the United States. His writing style is easy to understand, and many plots in the book are very attractive. For example, his description of the Mayflower made me feel as if I was actually there. Moreover, the pictures in the book are also very beautiful, which allowed me to understand the history of the United States more intuitively. All in all, this is a great book worth reading!
It has a very clear description and analysis of various aspects of the United States. If you want to understand the United States, this book is a must-read.
Very good, explains the United States from multiple perspectives
A good book worth reading.
It is indeed the first time I read Mr. Xu's book, and the depth and viewpoints are indeed much more detailed than before.
Mr. Xu's thorough analysis of the history and current situation of the United States is calm and objective, and it is worth reading.