Rana Mitter is a distinguished historian and scholar widely recognized for his expertise on modern Chinese history and its intersection with global events. His work offers a profound understanding of how China's past shapes not only the nation's identity but also the broader narratives of 20th-century world history. Through his scholarship, public

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Introduction Mark Bostridge is a prominent British author, biographer, and historian, renowned particularly for his work on the life and legacy of the British author Vera Brittain, as well as for his broader contributions to the understanding of 20th-century British history. His work stands at the intersection of literary biography and historica

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