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Madame Sun Yat-Sen: Soong Ching-Ling

3.4/5 ( ratings)

The history of modern China and the life of Mme. Sun Yat-sen are closely aligned. Her husband, Dr. Sun Yat-sen, was the revered founder of the first Chinese Republic. At his side, and alone, after his death in 1925, she worked to bring order to the chaos of postImperial China, a task made all the more complex by her sister's marriage to Kuomintang General Chiang Kai-shek. Her story, which has often been told (mostly recently in The Soong Dynasty, is without question fascinating. But because the history of China in the 20th century is so vast and sprawling, this dry and sometimes fawning account of her life has a tough time even setting the stage for her accomplishments. Though meant only as an introduction , this brief biography owes readers more than it delivers.

Language: English

Pages: 144

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Penguin Books

Release: September 02, 1986

ISBN: 014008455X

ISBN 13: 9780140084559

Madame Sun Yat-Sen: Soong Ching-Ling

3.4/5 ( ratings)

The history of modern China and the life of Mme. Sun Yat-sen are closely aligned. Her husband, Dr. Sun Yat-sen, was the revered founder of the first Chinese Republic. At his side, and alone, after his death in 1925, she worked to bring order to the chaos of postImperial China, a task made all the more complex by her sister's marriage to Kuomintang General Chiang Kai-shek. Her story, which has often been told (mostly recently in The Soong Dynasty, is without question fascinating. But because the history of China in the 20th century is so vast and sprawling, this dry and sometimes fawning account of her life has a tough time even setting the stage for her accomplishments. Though meant only as an introduction , this brief biography owes readers more than it delivers.

Language: English

Pages: 144

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Penguin Books

Release: September 02, 1986

ISBN: 014008455X

ISBN 13: 9780140084559

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