{"product_id":"shanghai-the-story-of-chinas-most-dynamic-city-michael-dillon","title":"Shanghai: The Story of China's Most Dynamic City - Michael Dillon","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eShanghai: The Story of China’s Most Dynamic City – Michael Dillon\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eA comprehensive new history of Shanghai, revealing its vital place in Chinese history and politics across the centuries\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eA wide-ranging and accessible history of Shanghai, charting its transformation into one of the world’s most dynamic urban centres and exploring its significance within China’s architectural, economic and political development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eHome to over 25 million people, Shanghai stands as a global metropolis where tradition and modernity collide. A gateway between China and the wider world, the city has emerged as a powerhouse of innovation and finance—marked by striking contrasts in its built environment, from historic quarters to cutting-edge skyscrapers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eMichael Dillon traces Shanghai’s evolution from a modest fishing settlement to a major financial and cultural hub. Along the way, he examines the profound impact of colonial concessions, the city’s role in the emergence of the Chinese Communist Party, and its continuing influence on China’s future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eRich in historical insight and urban context, this engaging volume will appeal to readers interested in architecture, global cities and urban transformation—an illuminating addition to any architectural bookshop’s collection, here in Scotland and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Michael Dillon\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Yale University Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 352\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #978d85; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e9780300270631\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublication date:\u003c\/b\u003e June 2026\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Michael Dillon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57867304468863,"sku":"9780300270631","price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0263\/7797\/7910\/files\/Shanghai.avif?v=1782834577","url":"https:\/\/bookshop.rias.org.uk\/products\/shanghai-the-story-of-chinas-most-dynamic-city-michael-dillon","provider":"RIAS Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}