China Revolutionized

By John Stuart Thomson

Book Overview

""China Revolutionized"" is a book written by John Stuart Thomson that explores the political, economic, and social changes that occurred in China during the early 20th century. The book focuses on the period between the end of the Qing dynasty in 1911 and the establishment of the People's Republic of China in 1949. Thomson provides a detailed account of the various movements and revolutions that took place during this time, including the May Fourth Movement, the Nationalist Revolution, and the Communist Revolution. He also discusses the impact of foreign powers, such as Japan and the United States, on China's development.Throughout the book, Thomson emphasizes the role of key figures in shaping China's history, including Sun Yat-sen, Chiang Kai-shek, Mao Zedong, and Zhou Enlai. He also examines the cultural and intellectual changes that occurred during this period, particularly in literature and art.Overall, ""China Revolutionized"" provides a comprehensive overview of China's transformation from a traditional society to a modern nation-state. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Chinese history, politics, and culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163640271
• ISBN13: 9781163640272
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 632 Pages
• Weight: 1.84 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"