Biography of Wu Peifu (Volume 1 and 2)

Author: Zhang Jungu
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Features: Wu Peifu of Beiyang (1874-1939), with his uniquely personal political performances and legendary life journey, became a historically influential and internationally renowned figure in modern Chinese history. This two-volume biography, consisting of 62 chapters and approximately 700,000 words, comprehensively describes Wu Peifu's life. The author spared no effort in documenting Wu Peifu's life and thoughts, while also focusing on his military, political, and social activities, as well as the historical backgrounds and figures surrounding these activities. As a result, this book is considered an essential read for studying and understanding Wu Peifu, as well as a valuable reference for researching and comprehending early Republican history. During the writing process, the author used firsthand accounts from those who witnessed or participated in Wu Peifu's activities, contemporary news reports, and Wu Peifu's own writings as the primary sources, while also employing a certain literary style to produce a biography that is well-supported by arguments, rich in materials, vivid in content, and elegant in tone. It can be said to be a wonderful combination of historical records and literary description. As historical records, they are important sources in modern Chinese history; as literary descriptions, they hold artistic value.