History of the Wuchang Uprising in the Xinhai Revolution

Author: He Juefei, Feng Tianyu
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Publish Date: 2006-05-01
Features: As a major historical event, the Wuchang Uprising of 1911, particularly as the founding story of the Republic of China, has been documented from the very beginning. Subsequent historical accounts followed. Shortly after the Wuchang Uprising, Su Sheng published A History of the Chinese Revolution. The years in this book are all written in Arabic numerals, while lunar dates are written in Chinese numerals to distinguish them. This book examines the social and historical background of the Wuchang Uprising of 1911, focusing on the emergence and unification of revolutionary groups in Hubei, the long-term publicity and organizational efforts of the revolutionaries, and provides a detailed analysis of the process of the Wuchang Uprising. It re-examines several key issues and historical details to correct some habitual errors. The book also explores the response of various regions across the country to the uprising and the gradual loss of revolutionary gains in Hubei after the Wuchang Uprising. It discusses the rich and profound historical lessons and experiences provided by the Wuchang Uprising of 1911.