Moise's book glosses quickly over ancient China and focuses mainly on China in the 20th century. Although his facts are good this is a fairly dry read--something you might keep around for a quick reference but not something to read for fun. Although it is often used for a textbook in Chinese history classes, there are other far more readable histories available. If it is ancient China you want try Fairbanks, for better modern China history try Jonathan Spence.