Shadow of the - Power Elites of 1938

Author: Tian Wenyi
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Publish Date: 2003-04-01
Features: 1938 was a turbulent year in modern Chinese history. That same year, the high echelons of the Kuomintang (KMT) split, and Wang Jingwei, who had once been trusted by Sun Yat-sen, gathered a group of key figures with Japanese support to fervently plot the establishment of a rival "Central" government. A historical drama of lasting duration unfolded, with figures like Wang Jingwei, Chen Bokun, Zhou Fohai, Chen Gongbo, and others taking center stage. This book, based on thorough research, chronicles the beginning and end of this event, bringing each character vividly to life. Most importantly, the author remains unbiased, delving into the hearts of each figure at the time, attempting to unravel the complex yet simple relationship between major historical events and individual motivations. Who could believe that even Wang Jingwei, who clearly collaborated with the invaders, believed until his death that he was tirelessly working for the benefit of the nation. His wife, Chen Bokun, was even more stubborn, dying in prison while still insisting that her husband was engaged in a "just cause." History has long moved beyond the dark period, yet the lessons left behind by that dark period still resonate. Looking back, it deserves deep reflection for each of us.