“In a country where misery and want were the foundation of the social structure, famine was periodic, death from starvation common, disease pervasive, thievery normal, and graft and corruption taken for granted, the elimination of these conditions in Communist China is so striking that negative aspects of the new rule fade in relative importance.”
This book offers a glimpse into the diverse aspects of life in China, exploring the country's traditions, customs, and contemporary experiences. more
Barbara Tuchman was an American historian renowned for her in-depth research and vivid narrative style. Her works covered historical events from the Roman Empire to the 20th century, with 'Guns, Germs, and Steel' and 'The Guns of August' being particularly notable. more
“Oh, I wish I were a miser; being a miser must be so occupying.”
“Maybe men are separated from each other only by the degree of their misery”
“Man hoards himself when he has nothing to give away.”
“My life has run from misery to happiness.”
“The supposed great misery of our century is the lack of time.”