Modern China: A Political Study (1919)

By Sih-Gung Cheng and Sig-Gung Cheng

Book Overview

Modern China: A Political Study is a book written by Cheng Sig-Gung and published in 1919. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the political landscape of China during the early 20th century. It covers a range of topics including the historical background of China, the political system of the country, the role of the imperial family, the impact of foreign powers, the growth of nationalism, and the emergence of the Republic of China.Cheng Sig-Gung was a prominent Chinese scholar and diplomat who served as China's ambassador to the United States during the early 20th century. He was also a key figure in the May Fourth Movement, which was a cultural and intellectual movement that emerged in China in response to the country's political and social problems.In Modern China: A Political Study, Cheng provides a detailed analysis of the various political factions and movements that were active in China during this period. He also discusses the key figures who played a role in shaping the country's political landscape, including Sun Yat-sen, Yuan Shikai, and Chiang Kai-shek.The book also explores the impact of foreign powers on China's political development, including the role of Japan, Russia, and the United States. Cheng argues that China's political problems were largely a result of its weak and ineffective government, which was unable to resist foreign influence and maintain control over its own affairs.Overall, Modern China: A Political Study is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and politics of China during the early 20th century. It provides a detailed and insightful analysis of the country's political landscape and sheds light on the challenges that China faced as it struggled to modernize and establish itself as a major world power.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: 1164039326
• ISBN13: 9781164039327
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 392 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"