{"product_id":"the-man-who-loved-china","title":"The Man Who Loved China","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"14\"\u003eBook Details\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"16\" data-end=\"331\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"16\" data-end=\"45\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"18\" data-end=\"45\"\u003ePublisher: Harper Collins\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"46\" data-end=\"74\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"48\" data-end=\"74\"\u003eAuthor: Simon Winchester\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"75\" data-end=\"96\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"77\" data-end=\"96\"\u003eLanguage: English\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"97\" data-end=\"121\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"99\" data-end=\"121\"\u003ePublished Year: 2008\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"122\" data-end=\"145\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"124\" data-end=\"145\"\u003eISBN: 9780060884598\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"146\" data-end=\"160\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"148\" data-end=\"160\"\u003ePages: 316\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"161\" data-end=\"183\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"163\" data-end=\"183\"\u003eBinding: Hard Back\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"184\" data-end=\"219\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"186\" data-end=\"219\"\u003eBook Condition: Used – Like New\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"220\" data-end=\"275\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"222\" data-end=\"275\"\u003eCondition Note: This used book is in good condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"276\" data-end=\"304\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"278\" data-end=\"304\"\u003eDimensions: 23.5 x 16 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"305\" data-end=\"331\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"307\" data-end=\"331\"\u003eAvailability: In Stock\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"333\" data-end=\"349\"\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"351\" data-end=\"630\"\u003eIn this richly detailed and engaging biography, Simon Winchester brings to life the extraordinary story of Joseph Needham, the brilliant Cambridge scientist whose lifelong fascination with China transformed global understanding of its scientific and technological achievements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"632\" data-end=\"1030\"\u003eThe narrative traces Needham’s journey from his academic life in England to his travels across war-torn China during the late 1930s and beyond. Driven by intellectual curiosity and deep admiration for Chinese civilization, he embarked on ambitious expeditions to uncover evidence of China’s pioneering contributions to world innovation — from printing and the compass to engineering and medicine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1032\" data-end=\"1386\"\u003eBlending adventure, history, and biography, Winchester vividly recounts Needham’s personal passions, scholarly dedication, and determination to challenge Western assumptions about technological progress. The book offers a fascinating exploration of cross-cultural discovery and the enduring legacy of one man’s mission to reshape historical narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harper Collins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50762120298800,"sku":"BestBookCentre__M39","price":395.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9968\/4144\/files\/BestBook-2026-02-14T170212.521.png?v=1771068766","url":"https:\/\/www.retailmaharaj.com\/products\/the-man-who-loved-china","provider":"Retail Maharaj","version":"1.0","type":"link"}