Outline of Modern Chinese History

Author: Hu Dekun
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Publish Date: 2006-03-01
Features: This book primarily teaches the history of the Chinese people's resistance against foreign aggression, fight for national independence, overthrow of reactionary rule, achievement of people's liberation, pursuit of social progress, and realization of national prosperity, strength, and common prosperity since modern times. The book consists of nine chapters, centered around the theme of realizing the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation. It follows the historical journey and bright prospects of the Chinese nation from decline to rejuvenation, focusing on major historical events such as China's backwardness in the modern world and the formation of a semi-colonial and semi-feudal society, the response of traditional social forces in historical turning points, the reforms and revolutions of the bourgeoisie, the founding of the Communist Party of China and the National Revolution, the initial rule of the Nanjing National Government and the rise of the Chinese Soviet Movement, the nationwide Anti-Japanese War, the choice of China's destiny and the birth of the People's Republic of China, the establishment of the socialist system and the tortuous development of socialist construction, and the new situation of reform and opening-up and the construction of socialism with Chinese characteristics. By summarizing the laws of modern Chinese history, the book helps students understand the national history and conditions, and deeply grasp how history and the people chose Marxism, the Communist Party of China, and the path of socialism.