The Complete Biography of Zhang Xueliang (Volume 1 and 2)

Author: Economic Daily Press
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Publish Date: 2006-04-06
Features: Zhang Xueliang, the centenarian general who spanned the 20th century, is undoubtedly one of the most legendary figures of the Chinese nation in this century. This book authentically portrays the brilliant yet tragic life of the patriotic general Zhang Xueliang. His growth as the "Young Marshal," his efforts before and after the Xi'an Incident, and his mysterious house arrest in his later years are all vividly narrated, making you even more admire and respect this patriotic general.
Zhang Xueliang, the centenarian general who spanned the 20th century, is undoubtedly one of the most legendary figures of the Chinese nation in this century. As the second "Northeast King" with control over four provinces and hundreds of thousands of troops, he always played the role of a hero who could turn the tide with a single gesture, becoming the focus and central figure of China's political landscape in the 1920s and 1930s. In 1936, at a critical moment for the survival of the Chinese nation, he joined forces with General Yang Huacheng to launch the Xi'an Incident, which played a significant role in promoting the second cooperation between the Kuomintang and the Communist Party of China and the establishment of the national united front against Japan. This made a unique historical contribution to the liberation of the Chinese nation and reshaped the course of modern Chinese history.
After the peaceful resolution of the incident, for the highest interests of the nation and the people, he bravely gave Jiang Jieshi a safe passage back to Nanjing, losing his freedom thereafter and becoming a "political prisoner" for more than half a century. His time under house arrest set a world record. His life fully embodies patriotism, heroism, and self-sacrifice. He is an eternal hero of the Chinese nation, selfless and fearless.