Old Shanghai: Gangsters In Paradise
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Pan Ling
Binding: Paperback
Published: Heinemann Asia Singapore, 1993
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: some marks on cover; top of spine has marked tanning; in otherwise good condition
This compelling historical account chronicles the tumultuous era of 1920s and 30s Shanghai, a city often romanticized yet rife with corruption and clandestine power struggles. It uncovers the intricate networks of criminal syndicates that dominated the city's underworld, detailing their rise to prominence and their profound influence on both society and politics. The narrative vividly illustrates the lives of notorious figures who operated within this opulent yet dangerous landscape, presenting a gripping portrait of a bygone era. Readers will find a meticulously researched work that captures the unique blend of glamour and brutality defining Old Shanghai: Gangsters In Paradise.
Author: Pan Ling
Binding: Paperback
Published: Heinemann Asia Singapore, 1993
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: some marks on cover; top of spine has marked tanning; in otherwise good condition
This compelling historical account chronicles the tumultuous era of 1920s and 30s Shanghai, a city often romanticized yet rife with corruption and clandestine power struggles. It uncovers the intricate networks of criminal syndicates that dominated the city's underworld, detailing their rise to prominence and their profound influence on both society and politics. The narrative vividly illustrates the lives of notorious figures who operated within this opulent yet dangerous landscape, presenting a gripping portrait of a bygone era. Readers will find a meticulously researched work that captures the unique blend of glamour and brutality defining Old Shanghai: Gangsters In Paradise.