A Brief History of the Beiyang Government

Author: Guo Jianlin
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Publish Date: 2000-10-01
Features: The Beiyang Government was established to replace the Qing Dynasty in a historical context of semi-colonial and semi-feudalism, where old and new conflicts coexisted, and Chinese and Western cultures clashed and intermingled. This transitional historical background determined that the government inevitably played the role of intermediary in the transformation of modern China from tradition to modernization. Transformation and transition were the fundamental characteristics of this government. This book holds significant theoretical and practical importance for people to study and master the history of the Chinese nation, especially modern and contemporary history, to gain a profound understanding of the present and move correctly towards the future, learning from history. It will undoubtedly be regarded by the academic community as an important achievement in the study of the politics, military, economy, culture, and education of the Beiyang Government period in China. The book consists of two volumes, with the first volume written by Ji Nengwen. It objectively recreates the formation, development, and collapse of the Beiyang Government in modern China using rich and substantial historical materials, and provides a detailed analysis and discussion of the government's activities and policies in various aspects such as politics, economy, diplomacy, and cultural education. It reflects the changes and laws of Chinese society during the period of Beiyang warlord rule from multiple angles and perspectives.