Witness Beijing 1919-2004

Author: Beijing Municipal Committee of the Party History and Research Office of the Communist Party of China
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Publishing Date: 2004-09-01
Features: Only a few cities in the world can stand at the focal point of time and space, witnessing history. Beijing is a lucky city, having witnessed many major historical events in modern Chinese history. The history described in this book spans from 1919 to 2004, covering the 55 years from the May Fourth Movement to the 55th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. The geographical scope of this book is limited to the current administrative jurisdiction of Beijing. This book is not strictly a history textbook; it outlines the process of history through vivid and typical events, stories, or figures.