My Life: The Autobiography of Feng Yuxiang (Volume 1)

Author: Feng Yuxiang
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Publish Date: 2002-07-01
Features: General Feng Yuxiang (1882-1948) lived through two dynasties (Qing, Republic of China) and several generations (from Guangxu to Xuantong, and even Chiang Kai-shek), enduring hardships and suffering throughout his life. He dedicated himself to pursuing light and progress, becoming a renowned military figure, politician, and outstanding patriot in both Chinese and modern history, as well as a steadfast democratic fighter. Feng Yuxiang's Autobiography includes three volumes: My Life, My War Life, and The I Knew. It truly reflects his charisma of daring to do what others dared not and speak what others dared not. This volume, My Life, is a factual account of General Feng Yuxiang's life before 1930. The entire book is narrated in the first person, detailing General Feng's journey from birth to military service in his youth, the Luandzhou Uprising, raising troops to oppose Yuan Shikai, defeating Zhang Xun, driving out the last emperor, and even launching the Northern Expedition. It honestly reflects the arduous spiritual journey of Feng Yuxiang, a poor boy, as he grew into a celebrated warlord, critiquing the dark politics, economic decline, corrupt officialdom, suffering of the people, and military weakness of old China. It recreates Feng Yuxiang's fearless spirit of being upright, hating evil, condemning corruption, and caring for the nation and its people, revealing many little-known stories. It holds precious historical and literary value. The book is vivid, simple, and profound, striking a chord and serving as a worthwhile read and collectible.