Shanghai: The Ivory Compact is an epic historical novel by David Rotenberg, spanning several centuries of the history of the city of Shanghai.
With his last breath, China’s First Emperor, Q’in She Huang, entrusts his followers with a sacred task. Scenes intricately carved into a narwhal tusk show the future of a city “at the Bend in the River,” and The Emperor’s chosen three—his favourite concubine, head Confucian, and personal bodyguard —must bring these prophecies to life by passing their traditions on for generations. Centuries later, the descendants of the Emperor’s chosen confidantes observe as Shanghai is invaded by opium traders and missionaries from Europe, America, and the Middle East. Of them all, two families—locked in a rivalry that will last for generations—will be central to the evolution of the city. As history marches on, locals and foreign interlopers clash and intertwine; their combined fates shaping what will become the centrepiece of the new China—Shanghai.
This copy is in Good condition. There is some minor coloring and staining of the page edges. There is some minor shelf wear, with a tear in the dust jacket and a barcode sticker on the spine. As always, the photos are of the book you will receive.