Sun Yat-Sen, His Life And Its Meaning: A Critical Biography

By Lyon Sharman

Book Overview

Sun Yat-Sen, His Life And Its Meaning: A Critical Biography is a book written by Sharman, Lyon that provides a comprehensive account of the life of Sun Yat-Sen, a Chinese revolutionary and statesman who played a significant role in the overthrow of the Qing dynasty and the establishment of the Republic of China. The book delves into Sun's early life, his education, and his political awakening, tracing his journey from a medical student to a revolutionary leader. The author also explores Sun's political philosophy, which was heavily influenced by Western ideas of democracy, nationalism, and socialism. The book examines Sun's role in the founding of the Kuomintang (KMT) party and his efforts to unite China under a democratic government. Throughout the book, Sharman, Lyon provides a critical perspective on Sun's life and legacy, examining both his successes and failures. The author also analyzes the impact of Sun's ideas on modern China and the global political landscape. Overall, Sun Yat-Sen, His Life And Its Meaning: A Critical Biography is an insightful and well-researched account of one of the most important figures in modern Chinese history. It offers a nuanced understanding of Sun's life and ideas, and sheds light on the complex political and social forces that shaped China in the early 20th century.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: 1163170054
• ISBN13: 9781163170052
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 436 Pages
• Weight: 1.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"