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| Content | | | | The Return of History and the End of Dreams | According to Robert Kagan, the conflicts of the future will not necessarily take place between religions or cultures, but between democracies and autocracies such as Russia or China.
| | | | A Thousand Pieces of Gold | Adeline Yen Mah gives a very personal introduction to the world of Chinese sayings, explaining the origin and historical background as well as the importance of this passed-down wisdom for her life.
| | | | A Free Life | In this beautifully written novel, Author Ha Jin who left China in 1989, reflects on the difficulties of Chinese immigrants settling down in their new homeland America.
| | | | What Does China Think | For three years Mark Leonard talked to Chinese intellectuals about their visions and concepts. His account of the intellectual debate in China offers valuable insights into Chinese politics.
| | | | On the Wealth of Nations | Some books had a long-lasting effect on society, far beyond the lifetime of the author. P.J. O’Rourke re-read the classical work of Adam Smith and in his typical satirical style presents an amusing analysis of Smith’s thoughts and ideas.
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