A Thousand Miles of Rivers and Mountains

Sun Ganlu

Beschreibung

Winner of Chinese National Literature Prize, the novel A Thousand Miles of Rivers and Mountains is based on the Communist Party Central Committee's strategic shift in Shanghai in 1933. It tells the story of the Shanghai Special Operations Team, who bravely overcame difficulties and dangers to complete their mission of implementing the 'Thousands of Miles of Rivers and Mountains' plan. The novel accurately captures the historical atmosphere and blends a complex mix of world conditions and human emotions into the storyline. This work is a true legend with a revolutionary historical theme and provides a detailed portrayal of the characters while achieving the goal of narrative.

Verfügbar seit: 07.02.2025.

Drucklänge: 384 Seiten.

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