Empire Nightmare, Wasteland Yuan Shikai

Author: Putnam, William
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Publish Date: 2006-01-17
Features: The narrative of this book begins with the abdication of the Qing Dynasty and the establishment of the Republic of China, and ends with China's decision to formally join the war as the First World War nears its conclusion. This is a period of turbulent and tumultuous events, filled with twists and turns, often leaving later historians to sigh in reflection.