Ghosts of Gold Mountain: The Epic Story of the Chinese Who Built the Transcontinental Railroad, Paperback - Gordon H. Chang

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DescriptionA groundbreaking, breathtaking history of the Chinese workers who built the Transcontinental Railroad, helping to forge modern America o...

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The first new and comprehensive narrative history of the American railroads in a generation. 'Shrewd, articulate and incredibly well-informed' - Mi...

Publisher: Beacon PressAuthor(s): Premilla NadasenNumber of pages: 248Publication date: 2016Dimensions: 153 x 246 x 19Cover type: Paperback / softb...

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Power. Glory. Death. Courage. How well do we know the story of the Second World War?

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