Jonathan Spence Books

God's Chinese Son: Taiping Heavenly Kingdom of Hong Xiuquan

By Jonathan D. Spence

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The Chan's Great Continent: China in Western Minds

By Jonathan D. Spence

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In The Chan's Great Continent Jonathan Spence sets out to explore the intricacies of western attitudes as they have developed over centuries of trade, conflict and sometimes edgy co-existence.

Mao Zedong

By Jonathan D. Spence

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“Spence draws upon his extensive knowledge of Chinese politics and culture to create an illuminating picture of Mao. . . . Superb.” (Chicago Tribune)From humble origins in the provinces, Mao Zedong...

The Search for Modern China: A Documentary Collection

By Jonathan Spence, Pei Kai Cheng, Michael Lestz

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Emperor of China: Self-portrait of K'ang-Hsi

By Jonathan Spence, Jonathan D. Spence

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A remarkable re-creation of the life of K'ang-hsi, emperor of the Manchu dynasty from 1661-1772, assembled from documents that survived his reign. Illustrations, notes, bibliography, index.

Mao Zedong

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The Chinese Century

By Annping Chin, Jonathan D. Spence

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The death of Woman Wang

By Jonathan D. Spence

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Provincial China in the late 17th century: drawing on a range of sources, including local Chinese histories, the memories of scholars and other writings, the author reconstructs a tale of rural tra...

Memory Palace of Matteo Ricci

By Jonathan Spence

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Mao.

By Jonathan D. Spence

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How to Convert ISBN-10 to ISBN-13 (and Vice Versa): A Complete Guide

If you’re in the world of books—whether as a publisher, librarian, bookseller, or avid collector—you’ve likely come across the terms ISBN-10 and ISBN-13. Understanding these formats and knowing how to convert between them is essential for maintaining consistency and compatibility in book records. In this post, we’ll cover everything you need to know about ISBN conversions, step by step.

What is an EAN and How Does it Relate to an ISBN?

If you’ve ever purchased a product online or in a store, you’ve likely come across a barcode. Behind these barcodes lies a standardized system that makes modern commerce possible. Two key codes often encountered are the EAN (European Article Number) and ISBN (International Standard Book Number). But what are they, how are they connected, and why are they so crucial? Let’s explore.