Bibliograph

The generalissimo, Chiang Kai-shek and the struggle for modern China, Jay Taylor

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The generalissimo, Chiang Kai-shek and the struggle for modern China, Jay Taylor

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (p. [609]-711) and index

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individual biography

Illustrations

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Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The generalissimo

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

801921559

Responsibility statement

Jay Taylor

Sub title

Chiang Kai-shek and the struggle for modern China

Summary

Chiang was a man of war who led the most ancient and populous country in the world through a quarter century of bloody revolutions, civil conflict, and wars of resistance against Japanese aggression. In 1949, when he was defeated by Mao Zedong, he fled to Taiwan, where he ruled for another twenty-five years. Playing a key role in the cold war with China, Chiang suppressed opposition with his "white terror," controlled inflation and corruption, carried out land reform, and raised personal income, health, and educational levels on the island. --from publisher description

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Chiang Kai-shek and the struggle for modern China

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