Path of the Republic - A Biography of Sun Yat-sen - Collection of Excellent Contemporary Chinese Biographical Writers

Author: Chen Tingyi
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Publish Date: 2007-01-01
Features: This book uses a wealth of little-known historical materials to restore the image of a great figure who dedicated his life to awakening China in the early 20th century for the readers of the 21st century. It vividly recreates the path of Sun Yat-sen's relentless struggle for the Three Principles of the People to save China, unwavering in his pursuit of a republic. It highlights Sun Yat-sen's selfless sacrifice for the unification of the motherland, the solidarity of the nation, and the interests of the people. What does "the world belongs to all" mean? What is the heart of an innocent child? How can one be unyielding in the face of adversity? A magnanimous gentleman, a mortal hero—Sun Yat-sen, through his legendary life, showcases a rare, shining gold-like character. Let alone his historical achievements and immortal merits of raising the banner of rebellion, overthrowing the monarchy, and establishing the republic, or how he once measured the hearts of petty men with the kindness of a gentleman, only to be deceived and frustrated several times, but his ambition never faded, and he fought on despite repeated failures. When he finally found the correct path of uniting with Russia, the Communist Party of China, and supporting the peasants and workers, he passed away suddenly, leaving behind great regrets in his life and career. Just see him, after his first resignation as president, standing before a large map of China, repeatedly pondering and sketching his blueprint for building 20,000 miles of railways; just see his genuine joys and sorrows, his deep love and intense hatred—his emotions will make us constantly exclaim in the midst of reading, "Sun Yat-sen is so adorable!" "Sun Yat-sen is so great!" Sun Yat-sen's life was one of selfless dedication to the national independence, democratic freedom, and people's well-being of modern China; it was a life of tireless efforts to achieve national unification and the revitalization of China. Sun Yat-sen's pioneering spirit in pursuing truth and his unwavering patriotic sentiments, his broad-mindedness of "the world belongs to all" and his open-mindedness with a global vision, his indomitable will of "striving until the last breath" and his noble virtue of "dedicating oneself to the cause until death"—these are the precious spiritual legacies he left us. This book introduces you to the life and experiences of Sun Yat-sen.