Summer Capital in Pictures

Author: Yao Xueshu
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Publish Date: 2004-08-01
Features: For thousands of years, it is the footprints and creations of humans that have given the mountains a soul. In modern Chinese history, the political colors draped over Lushan are as unpredictable as its weather, which changes between sunshine and rain, with clouds and mist swirling around. Especially in the 1920s and 1930s, Lushan was actually the summer capital of the Nationalist government, bearing witness to many major historical tragedies and comedies, making it hold a pivotal position in modern history. This book takes readers on an exploratory journey through the green mountains and clear waters of Lushan, unveiling the mysterious veil that shrouded that secretive, complex, and dazzling era. It focuses on the figures and stories of the summer capital period, chapter by chapter and section by section, guiding readers into a nostalgic yet brand-new discovery.