{"title":"Edward Wong","description":"\u003cp\u003eEdward Wong is a distinguished author renowned for his insightful contributions to the fields of history and military studies. His work meticulously explores the intricacies of historical events and their military implications, providing readers with a nuanced understanding of complex topics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his notable works are \u003cem\u003eAt the Edge of Empire\u003c\/em\u003e and its sequel, which delve into the dynamics of empires at their peripheries. These books are particularly praised for their ability to blend exhaustive research with engaging narrative, making them accessible to both academic audiences and history enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWong's writing not only chronicles historical events but also examines the human elements and strategic decisions that have shaped military history. His work is essential for anyone interested in understanding the broader impact of military actions in shaping the world as we know it today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore Edward Wong's collection to embark on a journey through time, offering a comprehensive perspective on pivotal historical and military moments.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"at-the-edge-of-empire-by-edward-wong-9781788162661","title":"At the Edge of Empire","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFINALIST FOR THE ORWELL PRIZE 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAt the Edge of Empire\u003c\/em\u003e is lauded by the likes of Francis Fukuyama as \"a brilliant personal account of China's borderlands and peoples.\" Edward Wong is praised by Barbara Demick as \"about as knowledgeable a guide to China as a reader could ever hope to find.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1962, Edward Wong's father, disillusioned with Communism, fled China for Hong Kong and later the USA. From then on, he rarely spoke of his homeland, or his years crisscrossing the country in Mao's People's Liberation Army.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMuch later, Edward became the Beijing bureau chief for The New York Times and was drawn into investigating his father's past even as he assessed a resurgent China under Xi Jinping. 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Edward Wong is about as knowledgeable a guide to China as a reader could ever hope to find' — Barbara Demick\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Finely crafted ... opens up the complexities of Chinese politics and Chinese life in a way that general readers will find fascinating ... deeply satisfying' — John Simpson, Guardian\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe son of Chinese immigrants in Washington, DC, Edward Wong grew up among family secrets. His father toiled in restaurants and rarely spoke of his native land or his years in the People's Liberation Army under Mao. Yook Kearn Wong came of age during the Japanese occupation in World War II and the Communist revolution, when he fell under the spell of Mao's promise of a powerful China. His astonishing journey as a soldier took him from Manchuria during the Korean War to Xinjiang on the Central Asian frontier. In 1962, disillusioned with the Communist Party, he planned a desperate escape to Hong Kong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Edward Wong became the Beijing bureau chief for The New York Times, he investigated his father's mysterious past while assessing for himself the dream of a resurgent China. He met the citizens driving the nation's astounding economic boom and global expansion - and grappling with the vortex of nationalistic rule under Xi Jinping, the most powerful leader since Mao. Following in his father's footsteps, he witnessed protests and civil rights struggles in Xinjiang, Tibet, and Hong Kong. And he had an insider's view of the world's two superpowers meeting at a perilous crossroads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWong tells a moving chronicle of a family and a nation that spans nearly a century of momentous change and gives profound insight into a new authoritarian age transforming the world. 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