Republic of China, Nanjing 1927–1949

Author: Qin Feng
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Publish Date: 2005-03-01
Features: Nearly 300 rare historical photographs comprehensively showcase Nanjing as the capital of the Nationalist government era, covering politics, economy, culture, diplomacy, war, sports, urban appearance, and city life. Presented in the most vivid and powerful form, these images are dedicated to readers. From the rise of young soldiers and the establishment of the Nationalist government to all aspects of capital life, there are the immense pains of the city—Japanese invasion—but also the fervent scenes of the return to the capital after victory. There are the poses of champions of the 1930s sports meet, and the photographs of Nanjing female students in the 1940s. Scholarly treasures are sought in Confucius Temple, elders and children admire lanterns on the Qinhuai River, geniuses gather on Xuanwu Lake, and the snow-covered Zhongshan in winter. The Jiang family dynasty rose to prosperity and then declined, leaving their final after offering sacrifices and withdrawing from the mainland. The author, an outstanding scholar and historian dedicated to collecting historical photographs, uses rare materials and multi-angle photographs to vividly recreate the subtle changes of the era, making it highly readable and possessing unique collectible value. Nearly 300 rare historical photographs comprehensively showcase Nanjing as the capital of the Nationalist government era, covering politics, economy, culture, diplomacy, war, sports, urban appearance, and city life. Presented in the most vivid and powerful form, these images are dedicated to readers.