Biography of Ma Fuxiang

Author: Ding Mingjun
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Publish Date: 2001-01-01
Features: Ma Fuxiang rose to prominence in 1895 by assisting the Qing government in suppressing the "Hexiang Incident" alongside his father and elder brother, and established a family-based armed force. Eventually, this force grew into a Muslim military group that played a pivotal role in shaping the politics of Northwest China. Amidst formidable rivals, Ma Fuxiang navigated the political landscape skillfully and later found Chiang Kai-shek as his patron. Based on extensive firsthand materials, this book provides a relatively objective evaluation of Ma Fuxiang's life.