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Biographies & History Graphic Novels - Tiananmen 1989: Our Shattered Hopes

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Book Synopsis: Follow the story of China's infamous June Fourth Incident -- otherwise known as the Tiananmen Square Massacre -- from the first-hand account of a young sociology teacher who witnessed it all.Over 30 years ago, on April 15th 1989, the occupation of Tiananmen Square began. As tens of thousands of students and concerned Chinese citizens took to the streets demanding political reforms, the fate of China's communist system was unknown. When reports of soldiers marching into Beijing to suppress the protests reverberated across Western airwaves, the world didn't know what to expect. Lun Zhang was just a young sociology teacher then, in charge of management and safety service for the protests. Now, in this powerful graphic novel, Zhang pairs with French journalist and Asia specialist Adrien Gombeaud, and artist Ameziane, to share his unvarnished memory of this crucial moment in world history for the first time. Providing comprehensive coverage of the 1989 protests that ended in bloodshed and drew global scrutiny, Zhang includes context for these explosive events, sympathetically depicting a world of discontented, idealistic, activist Chinese youth rarely portrayed in Western media. Many voices and viewpoints are on display, from Western journalists to Chinese administrators. Describing how the hope of a generation was shattered when authorities opened fire on protestors and bystanders, Tiananmen 1989 shows the way in which contemporary China shaped itself.

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Discover the untold story of the Tiananmen Square Massacre with Tiananmen 1989: Our Shattered Hopes. This powerful graphic novel takes you back to that fateful day in 1989 when thousands of courageous individuals filled the streets of Beijing, demanding political change. Witness the perseverance, hope, and heartbreaking tragedy that unfolded as soldiers marched into the city to suppress the protests.

Written by Lun Zhang, a young sociology teacher who was on the frontlines of the demonstrations, this first-hand account provides an unvarnished and comprehensive coverage of the events that shook the world. Zhang, along with esteemed journalist Adrien Gombeaud and talented artist Ameziane, bring to life the voices and viewpoints of the discontented, idealistic, and activist Chinese youth who courageously fought for their beliefs.

Step into a world rarely portrayed in Western media as Zhang sheds light on the hopes, dreams, and aspirations of a generation that yearned for political reform. With mesmerizing illustrations and compelling storytelling, Tiananmen 1989 transports you back in time, immersing you in the atmosphere of the protests and the subsequent turmoil that followed. Here, you will gain a deeper understanding of how contemporary China was shaped by this pivotal moment in history.

Don't miss your chance to own a piece of history. Order Tiananmen 1989: Our Shattered Hopes today and witness the power of human resilience, the weight of shattered hopes, and the indomitable spirit that continues to inspire generations.

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