Frank Dikoetter – China historian beyond • Table.Briefings

Historian and sinologist Frank Dikoetter is one of the most renowned historians on the People’s Republic.

Frank Dikoetter has been closely following China’s development for many decades. „Frank from Tianjin“ became a renowned sinologist with a professorship in Hong Kong. His books show how much the Communist Party’s rule has changed people’s everyday lives – beyond the directives from above.

When China celebrates the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic these days, there is really no way around Frank Dikoetter. The Dutch historian is one of the most renowned chroniclers of the People’s Republic – highly critical, extremely thorough and knowledgeable. To understand what China is celebrating, it is worth picking up Dikoetter’s latest book: „China After Mao: The Rise of a Superpower.“ It describes an incredible rise that Dikoetter experienced first-hand.

Frank Dikoetter – China historian beyond directives

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