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Shanghai : the rise and fall of a decadent city / by Stella Dong

This history traces the development of Shanghai from the nineteenth century to 1949. It details the city's rapid modernisation alongside its reputation for decadence, crime, and social turbulence during its period as a major international trade centre.
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