The Secret History of Chiang Kai-shek

Author: Cheng Shuwei
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Publish Date: 2007-01-01
Features: was also worshipped as a god at times. While foreigners praised him, they never forgot to expose his difficult-to-articulate "glorious" rise. was notorious for his harshness in cursing people, sometimes getting so angry that he had them executed, and sometimes being forced to apologize, saying, "Don't mind." "His care was as sincere as that of bone and flesh; his political disagreements were as fierce as those of enemies." These 16 characters written by Zhang Xueliang after's death revealed half a lifetime of enmity between them. had the Chief of Staff of the China Theater sent back to the United States, making Stilwell the only American general who "failed" under's hands, though he called a "trivial figure." He initially wanted to be buried beside his mother and later also chose a spot near the Zhongshan, but neither plan was realized. This book serves as a supplement to the biographies and discussions of published in recent years. It provides a detailed account of's family background, origins, childhood, education, and worldview. Its the complex interactions between and his allies, underworld bosses, regional warlords, and aides, revealing the mysterious and terrifying secrets of the Republican era's political scene. It exposes the corruption and evil of old China's politics and criticizes the cruelty of the reactionary forces. This book strives to help people understand the full picture of through specific examples and multi-faceted descriptions, enabling a deeper insight into the conditions of the semi-colonial and semi-feudal society.