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Title The house of Yan : a family at the heart of a century in Chinese history / Lan Yan ; translated from the French by Sam Taylor.
Author Yan, Lan, author.
Publication Info. New York : Harper, 2020.
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 Orlando Public Library (Downtown) - Third Floor  B YAN    Check Shelves
Edition First U.S. edition.
Description 413 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, genealogical table ; 21 cm
text txt rdacontent
unmediated n rdamedia
volume nc rdacarrier
Note Translated from the French.
"Originally published as Chez Les Yan in France in 2017 by Allary Éditions."--Title page verso.
Summary "In recounting her family history, Lan Yan brings to life a century of Chinese history from the last emperor to present day, including the Cultural Revolution which tore her childhood apart. The little girl who was crushed by the Cultural Revolution has become one of the most active businesswomen in her country. In telling her and her family's story, she serves up an intimate account of the history of contemporary China"-- Publisher's description.
Subject Yan, Lan.
Yan, Lan -- Family.
China -- Politics and government -- 20th century.
Genre Autobiographies.
Autobiographies.
Biographies.
Added Author Taylor, Sam, 1970- translator.
Added Title Chez les Yan. English
ISBN 9780062899811 (paperback) : $17.99
0062899813 (paperback)
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