THE HORSE THAT LEAPS THROUGH CLOUDS - ERIC ENNO TAMM

Embark on a fascinating journey in the footsteps of Baron Gustaf Mannerheim, a secret agent of Tsar Nicholas II, who set out on a spy mission to China at the beginning of the 20th century. Eric Enno Tamm, inspired by this story, embarks on a similar journey a hundred years later, discovering both similarities and differences between ancient and modern China. An insightful look at the past and future of the Middle Kingdom, full of adventures, historical surprises and unusual characters.

• Journey in the footsteps of the last tsarist spy
• Insightful look at the history and future of China
• Account of a long and arduous journey through Central Asia
• Discovering the secrets of a spy mission in unknown territories
• Connection of a travelogue with a historical theme
• Descriptions of unusual characters and harsh geographical conditions

Eric Enno Tamm, following in the footsteps of Baron Carl Gustaf Mannerheim, created a work of great scope. He combines an account of a long and arduous journey with a historical theme, revealing the secrets of a spy mission in unknown territories at the beginning of the 20th century. It is a journey into the soul of the Middle Kingdom and the roots of modern China. Tamm, in his account, abounding in descriptions of unusual characters, harsh geographical conditions and historical surprises, appears as a fearless adventurer, brilliant writer and insightful historian.

The book `The Horse That Leaps Through Clouds` is a fascinating story about a journey through time and space, which allows you to better understand modern China. The author, inspired by the spy mission of Baron Mannerheim, embarks on a similar journey a hundred years later, discovering both similarities and differences between ancient and modern China. An insightful look at the past and future of the Middle Kingdom, full of adventures, historical surprises and unusual characters.

Dialog Wydawnictwo Akademickie presents this wonderful book in a paperback cover, with 448 pages. The 14.5x23.5 cm format makes the book comfortable to read and ideal for taking on a trip. The year of publication 2014 guarantees the timeliness and a fresh look at the events described. A must-have for all lovers of history, travel and Chinese culture.