Republic of China, Nanjing 1927-1947

Author: Qin Feng (Compiler)
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: Nearly three hundred rare historical photographs comprehensively showcase Nanjing as the capital of the Nationalist Government period, covering politics, economy, culture, diplomacy, war, sports, urban landscapes, and city life. Presented in the most (intuitive) imagery and the most (shocking) form, these visuals are dedicated to readers. From the rise of young soldiers and the establishment of the Nationalist Government to all aspects of capital life, the city's immense suffering—Japanese invasion—is juxtaposed with the fervent scenes of the return to the capital after victory. There are images of the champions of the 1930s sports meet, as well as the photographs of Jinling Normal University students in the 1940s. Scholars browse for treasures in Fuzimiao, the elderly and young admire lanterns along the Qinhuai River, geniuses gather by the Xuanwu Lake, and the snow-covered Zhongshan in winter marks the decline and fall of the Jiang family dynasty. After paying homage, they retreated from the mainland, leaving their last. The author, an excellent historian and cultural worker dedicated to collecting historical photographs, uses rare materials and multi-faceted perspectives to vividly recreate the subtle changes of the era, making the book highly readable and possessing unique collectible value.