A Brief History of the Beiyang Government (Volume 1 and 2)

Author: Guo Jianlin, Editor-in-Chief
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Publishing Date: 2000-10-01
Features: The Beiyang Government was established to replace the Qing Dynasty in a historical context of semi-colonialism and semi-feudalism, where old and new conflicts coexisted, and Eastern and Western cultures clashed and intermingled. This transitional historical background determined that the government would inevitably play the role of intermediary in the transformation of modern China from tradition to modernization. Transformation and transition were the fundamental characteristics of this government. This book holds significant theoretical and practical importance for people to study and master the history of the Chinese nation, especially modern and contemporary history, to gain a profound understanding of the present and to correctly chart the future, learning from history. It will undoubtedly be regarded by academia as an important achievement in researching the politics, military, economy, culture, and education of the Beiyang Government period in China. The book consists of two volumes, with Volume 1 written by Ji Nengwen. It uses rich and detailed historical materials to objectively recreate the formation, development, and collapse of the Beiyang Government in modern China, and provides an in-depth analysis and discussion of its activities and policies in various aspects such as politics, economy, diplomacy, and cultural education. It reflects the changes and laws of Chinese society during the rule of Beiyang warlords from multiple angles and perspectives.