Shanghai Fury: Australian Heroes of Revolutionary China

"Shanghai Fury: Australian Heroes of Revolutionary China" by Peter Thompson, published by Random House Australia in 2011. This is a Hardcover edition in Very Good condition, lacking a dust jacket. This compelling historical narrative explores the largely neglected Australian contribution to the tumultuous period of revolutionary China, from the fall of the Manchus in 1912 to the Communist victory in 1949. Set against the vibrant and often brutal backdrop of Shanghai, a city profoundly shaped by conflict, the book delves into the experiences of remarkable Australians caught up in the drama. Peter Thompson masterfully blends personal memoir with gripping combat action, completing a powerful trilogy on Australians at war and shedding light on one of the 20th Century's most seminal periods. A vivid account of imperial splendor, abject squalor, and the deep, complex relationship between China and Australia.

• Author: Thompson, Peter
• Publisher: Random House Australia
• Year: 2011
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Very Good
• ISBN: 9781864711837