Everything Under the Heavens: How the Past Helps Shape China's Push for Global Power

China's Second Continent by Howard French is an incisive investigation into China's ideological development as it becomes a global heavyweight.

This book provides a deep historical and cultural study of the meaning of China's rise, offering insights into the country's political history that help illuminate territorial conflicts in the South China Sea and beyond.

With a focus on the underlying historical identity that shapes China's actions today, this book is a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the country's growing influence in regional and global diplomacy.