Fragile Cargo

If you are interested in the history of China in the 20th century or Chinese art, or both, you cannot pass up this book. In a very enjoyable narrative style and evidently very meticulously researched, this book tells the story of the wanderings of the Chinese national art collection from The Forbidden City, during the Second Sino-Japanese War and the Second World War. Besides, amusing anecdotes the author provides insight into the political history of the time in which the story takes place. The narrative style is very reminiscent of Simon Winchester. Even the reading of the audiobook by the author himself is evocative of Winchester. The book ties in well with [b:National Treasures: Saving The Nation's Art in World War II 58933891 National Treasures Saving The Nation's Art in World War II Caroline Shenton https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1630910485l/58933891.SY75.jpg 92873581] and is a fantastic addition to [b:The Man Who Loved China: The Fantastic Story of the Eccentric Scientist Who Unlocked the Mysteries of the Middle Kingdom 2763494 The Man Who Loved China The Fantastic Story of the Eccentric Scientist Who Unlocked the Mysteries of the Middle Kingdom Simon Winchester https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1348219384l/2763494.SY75.jpg 10010357]. I am half way through now, but trying to slow down, so that the pleasure of reading will take longer.