The China Mirage: The Hidden History of American Disaster in Asia

by James D. Bradley

Book Overview

From the bestselling author of Flags of our Fathers , Flyboys , and The Imperial Cruise , a spellbinding history of turbulent U.S.-China relations from the 19th century to World War II and Mao's ascent. In each of his books, James Bradley has exposed the hidden truths behind America's engagement in Asia. Now comes his most engrossing work yet. Beginning in the 1850s, Bradley introduces us to the prominent Americans who made their fortunes in the China...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0316196673
• ISBN13: 9780316196673
• Release Date: April 2015
• Publisher: Little Brown and Company
• Length: 432 Pages
• Weight: 1.49 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.3" x 9.6"

Customer Reviews

China Mirage had a lot of facts that I had wrong and had to relearn.

The book was a little slow at first, but picked up steam.what I really keyed on was where the Roosevelts got their fortunes. FDR was particulary mesmerized by the Chinese and as a result was led astray and hoodwinked over Chinese policy. His administration, for the most part was solidly behind Chiang Kai Shek, whose family were master deceivers. And FDR and the Admin.were against Mao Zedong,whom they considered a Communist, but was that the reality? Finally, how could you not enjoy a book by James Bradley, the author of Flyboys and Flags of Our Fathers?