Chengdu Street Warfare 1932

Author: Tian Wenyi
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Publish Date: 2006-05-01
Features: The Warlord Era in Modern China—this group of military or military-political factions, composed of soldiers or military-political figures who possess special power through their armies and control central or local governments to form their own sects, rapidly spread with the birth of the Republic of China. At that time, within the Great Wall and beyond, across the Yangtze and the south, there were numerous warlords and countless factions; among them, the number of warlords and the duration of the conflicts were most prominent in Sichuan. The Battle of Chengdu between Liu Wenhui and Tian Songyao, which broke out in the capital of Sichuan in 1932—the Chengdu Street Warfare, also known as "The Battle for the Provincial Gates"—though not on a large scale, was extremely fierce and had a profound impact; it was both absurd and highly typical. The rich regional cultural characteristics, outstanding character portrayals, and gripping storyline of this book create an artistic charm that makes it hard to put down once you pick it up and leave a lasting impression long after you finish reading. The Warlord Era in Modern China—this group of military or military-political factions, composed of soldiers or military-political figures who possess special power through their armies and control central or local governments to form their own sects, rapidly spread with the birth of the Republic of China. At that time, within the Great Wall and beyond, across the Yangtze and the south, there were numerous warlords and countless factions; among them, the number of warlords and the duration of the conflicts were most prominent in Sichuan. The Battle of Chengdu between Liu Wenhui and Tian Songyao, which broke out in the capital of Sichuan in 1932—the Chengdu Street Warfare, also known as "The Battle for the Provincial Gates"—though not on a large scale, was extremely fierce and had a profound impact; it was both absurd and highly typical. The rich regional cultural characteristics, outstanding character portrayals, and gripping storyline of this book create an artistic charm that makes it hard to put down once you pick it up and leave a lasting impression long after you finish reading.