Fortunate Sons by Liel Leibovitz
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.
"A useful reminder of how long exchanges between our two countries have been under way, and of the risks and rewards that these connections have brought to both sides" -- Deborah Fallows - New York Times
"Highly readable." -- William Wong - San Francisco Chronicle
"A fascinating and well-told history." -- Peter Hessler, author of Country Driving
"Thoroughly enjoyable…an outstanding tale of cross-cultural fertilization." -- Booklist
"Highly readable." -- William Wong - San Francisco Chronicle
"A fascinating and well-told history." -- Peter Hessler, author of Country Driving
"Thoroughly enjoyable…an outstanding tale of cross-cultural fertilization." -- Booklist
Liel Leibovitz is host of Tablet’s daily Talmud podcast Take One and cohost of the Unorthodox podcast. Author of A Broken Hallelujah and Stan Lee and coauthor of The Newish Jewish Encyclopedia, he lives in New York City. Matthew Milleris the co-author of Lili Marlene: The Soldiers’ Song of World War II. He lives in New York.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780393342307 |
| ISBN 10 | 0393342301 |
| Title | Fortunate Sons |
| Author | Liel Leibovitz |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | WW Norton & Co |
| Year published | 2012-08-22 |
| Number of pages | 338 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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