China in the Twentieth Century

This overview of twentieth--century history in China tells the story of a fascinating country undergoing political revolutions and social and cultural upheaval.

This overview of twentieth--century history in China tells the story of a fascinating country undergoing political revolutions and social and cultural upheaval.

Authora s Note. Maps. Introduction. 1. The End of the Imperial Monarchy. 2. The Early Republic. 3. The Rise of the Guomindang and the Chinese Communist Party. 4. The War of Resistance against Japan. 5. The New Communist Government. 6. Maoa s Road to Socialism. 7. The Post--Maoist Order. Conclusion. Glossary of Chinese Terms. Bibliography. Index.