The Generalissimo Chiang Kai-Shek and the Struggle for Modern China, with a New Postscript |
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| Author:
| Taylor, Jay |
| ISBN: | 978-0-674-05471-4 |
| Publication Date: | Apr 2009 |
| Publisher: | Harvard University Press
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| Book Format: | Ebook |
| List Price: | USD $52.00 |
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.