Outline of Modern Chinese History (Second Edition)

Author: Gong Shuduo
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Publish Date: 2005-02-25
Features: A General History of Modern China covers content from the Opium War in 1840 to the May Fourth Movement in 1919. It is organized into thirteen chapters, primarily following major historical events. To minimize layers, chapters are divided into topics without subheadings. The book strives to reflect the current level of research on modern Chinese history, presenting clear and concise content. It includes illustrations and maps, with discussion questions, key terms, and reference lists at the end of each chapter for ease of learning. This book can also serve as a textbook for history majors in teacher's colleges and normal schools, as well as for readers interested in modern Chinese history in society.