Biography of Wu Peifu - (Volume 1 and Volume 2)

Author: Zhang Jungu wrote
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Publish Date: 2007-01-01
Features: Wu Peifu of Beiyang (1874-1939), with his uniquely personal political performances and legendary life journey, became a historically influential and internationally and domestically noted 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 detailing Wu Peifu's life and thoughts, while also focusing on his military, political, and social activities, as well as the historical context and figures surrounding these activities. As a result, this book serves as an important resource for studying and understanding Wu Peifu, as well as a valuable reference for studying and understanding early Republican history. During the writing process of this book, the author used the recollections of those who witnessed or were involved in Wu Peifu's activities, contemporary news reports, and Wu Peifu's own writings as the primary materials. Additionally, the author employed a certain literary style to produce this biography, which is well-supported by arguments, rich in data, vivid in content, and elegant in style. It can be said to be a wonderful combination of historical records and literary description. As a historical record, it is an important source material in modern Chinese history; as a literary description, it holds artistic value.