Modern Chinese History (2012 Edition - EPUB)

Modern Chinese History (2012 Edition - EPUB) PDF Author: Lim SK
Publisher: Asiapac Books Pte Ltd
ISBN: 9812299955
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 161

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Book Description
The period between 1840 and 1949 was a tumultuous one for China. The last Qing Emperor officially abdicated the throne in 1912 and the years following that were full of trials and tribulations. Sun Yat-sen was an important figure who had a major role in shaping China's modern history. There were also many other players in the fight for political power in China. Yuan Shikai, the Kuomintang (KMT) and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) were just some of them. This engaging book provides readers with descriptive articles and information on key figures and events that occurred in China from 1840 to 1949. Understanding the impact they had on China's modern history will give readers a better grasp of China's politics today.