The Fight for the Republic in China by B. L. Putnam Weale
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"The Fight for the Republic in China" by B. L. Putnam Weale is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the complex political landscape of China during a significant period of upheaval, focusing on the rise and fall of the Chinese Republic amidst the backdrop of the 1911 revolution and the struggles that ensued up until 1917. At the start of the narrative, the author outlines
the revolutionary events that led to the abdication of the Manchu Dynasty, providing insight into the historical context and contributing factors of the conflict. Weale discusses various political figures, such as Yuan Shih-kai, and examines the tensions between old imperial structures and emerging republican ideals. The opening sets the stage for a detailed exploration of the challenges that the fledgling republic faced, highlighting issues of governance, regionalism, and the influence of foreign powers on Chinese sovereignty. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Putnam Weale, B. L. (Bertram Lenox), 1877-1930 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Fight for the Republic in China |
| Credits | Produced by Robert Rowe, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 41.6 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DS: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia |
| Subject | China -- History -- Republic, 1912-1949 |
| Subject | China -- Politics and government |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 4522 |
| Release Date | Oct 1, 2003 |
| Last Update | Dec 28, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 388 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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