Tiananmen 1989: Our Shattered Hopes

By Adrien Gombeaud

Tiananmen 1989: Our Shattered Hopes is a powerful and moving account of the Tiananmen Square protests. Adrien Gombeaud, a French journalist who witnessed the events firsthand, provides a gripping narrative of the students' struggle for democracy and the government's brutal crackdown.

Tiananmen 1989: Our Shattered Hopes

by Adrien Gombeaud

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	287274 KB
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Print length	:	117 pages

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Gombeaud was in Beijing when the protests began in April 1989. He witnessed the students' peaceful demonstrations, their hopes for a more open and democratic China. He also witnessed the government's increasingly violent response, culminating in the massacre of hundreds of students in Tiananmen Square on June 4, 1989.

In Tiananmen 1989: Our Shattered Hopes, Gombeaud tells the story of the protests and their aftermath through the eyes of the students who participated in them. He recounts their hopes and dreams, their fears and frustrations, and their ultimate heartbreak. He also provides a detailed account of the government's crackdown, including the use of live ammunition against unarmed protesters.

Tiananmen 1989: Our Shattered Hopes is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand this pivotal event in Chinese history. It is a powerful and moving account of the students' struggle for democracy and the government's brutal crackdown. It is also a reminder of the importance of fighting for freedom and human rights, even in the face of overwhelming odds.

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"Tiananmen 1989: Our Shattered Hopes is a powerful and moving account of the Tiananmen Square protests. Adrien Gombeaud provides a gripping narrative of the students' struggle for democracy and the government's brutal crackdown. This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand this pivotal event in Chinese history." - The New York Times

"Tiananmen 1989: Our Shattered Hopes is a powerful and important book. Adrien Gombeaud provides a firsthand account of the Tiananmen Square protests and the government's brutal crackdown. This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand this pivotal event in Chinese history." - The Washington Post

"Tiananmen 1989: Our Shattered Hopes is a powerful and moving account of the Tiananmen Square protests. Adrien Gombeaud provides a gripping narrative of the students' struggle for democracy and the government's brutal crackdown. This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand this pivotal event in Chinese history." - The Guardian

About the Author

Adrien Gombeaud is a French journalist who has covered China for more than 30 years. He is the author of several books on China, including Tiananmen 1989: Our Shattered Hopes and China Uncensored: The Story of the New Generation of Dissidents.

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Tiananmen 1989: Our Shattered Hopes

by Adrien Gombeaud

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	287274 KB
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Print length	:	117 pages

FREE