Books like The Rise of Modern China

The Rise of Modern China by Immanuel Chung-yueh Hsü reads as analytical, comprehensive. These 12 books share its genome — matched by how they actually read, not just their shelf label.

The search for modern China

Jonathan D. Spence · 1990

Both explore chinese history & political change

83% genome match

The Problem of China

Bertrand Russell · 1922

Both explore international relations & modernization

70% genome match

The Cold War

John Lewis Gaddis · 2005

Both explore international relations

66% genome match

A history of God

Karen Armstrong · 1993

Both explore cultural evolution

65% genome match

A history of the modern world

R. R. Palmer · 1950

Same nonfiction feel

61% genome match

The dictator's handbook

Bruce Bueno de Mesquita · 2011

Both explore international relations

62% genome match

The seven sisters

Anthony Terrell Seward Sampson · 1945

Both explore international relations

65% genome match

History of the Peloponnesian War

Thucydides · 1526

Both explore empire

62% genome match

The Tragedy of Great Power Politics

John J. Mearsheimer · 2001

Both explore international relations

62% genome match

The rising sun

John Willard Toland · 1900

Both explore empire

62% genome match

What they fought for, 1861-1865

James M. McPherson · 1994

Same nonfiction feel

63% genome match

Queen Victoria

Christopher Hibbert · 2000

Both explore empire

64% genome match