The Fight For The Republic In China

By B.L. Putnam Weale

Book Overview

""The Fight For The Republic In China"" is a historical account of the tumultuous period in Chinese history from the end of the Qing dynasty in 1912 to the establishment of the People's Republic of China in 1949. Written by Weale and Putnam, the book explores the political, economic, and social challenges faced by China during this time, including the struggle for power between the Kuomintang and the Chinese Communist Party, the impact of foreign intervention, and the devastating effects of war and civil unrest. The authors provide detailed analysis of key figures such as Sun Yat-sen, Chiang Kai-shek, and Mao Zedong, as well as lesser-known individuals who played important roles in shaping the course of Chinese history. Drawing on a wide range of primary sources, including government documents, personal diaries, and newspaper articles, the book offers a comprehensive and engaging account of this pivotal period in Chinese history.""With the Parliament of China effectively destroyed, and the turbulent Yangtsze Valley dragooned into sullen submission, Yuan Shih-kai's task had become so vastly simplified that he held the moment to have arrived when he could openly turn his hand to the problem of making himself absolutely supreme, de jure as well as de facto. But there was one remaining thing to be done. To drive the last nail into the coffin of the Republic it was necessary to discredit and virtually imprison the man who was Vice-President.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: 1162694521
• ISBN13: 9781162694528
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 372 Pages
• Weight: 1.41 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 7.5" x 9.3"