The Generalissimo Chiang Kai-Shek and the Struggle for Modern China, with a New Postscript |
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| Author:
| Taylor, Jay |
| ISBN: | 978-0-674-06049-4 |
| Publication Date: | Apr 2011 |
| Publisher: | Harvard University Press
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| Imprint: | Belknap Press |
| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | AUD $47.95 |
Book Description:
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One of the most momentous stories of the last century is China's rise from a self-satisfied, anti-modern, decaying society into a global power that promises to one day rival the United States. Chiang Kai-shek, an autocratic, larger-than-life figure, dominates this story.
One of the most momentous stories of the last century is China's rise from a self-satisfied, anti-modern, decaying society into a global power that promises to one day rival the United States. Chiang Kai-shek, an autocratic, larger-than-life figure, dominates this story.