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by Liel Leibovitz (Author), Matthew Miller (Author)
In 1872, China--ravaged by poverty, population growth, and aggressive European armies--sent 120 boys to America to learn the secrets of Western innovation. They studied at New England's finest schools and were driven by a desire for progress and reform. When anti-Chinese fervor forced them back home, the young men had to overcome a suspicious imperial court and a country deeply resistant to change in technology and culture. Fortunate Sons tells a remarkable story, weaving together the dramas of personal lives with the fascinating tale of a nation's endeavor to become a world power.
Number of Pages: 338
Dimensions: 0.9 x 8.2 x 5.4 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: June 25, 2012
