Parks M.Coble
The Collapse of Nationalist China: How Chiang Kai-shek Lost China's Civil War
The Collapse of Nationalist China: How Chiang Kai-shek Lost China's Civil War
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After World War II, Chiang Kai-shek was at the height of his power, but he lost the China s civil war against the communists in less than four years. Parks Coble's book offers an insightful chronological treatment of the years 1944-1949, revealing why Chiang was unable to win the war and control hyperinflation. It also reveals the critical weakness of his style of governing, the fundamental structural flaws in the Nationalist government, bitter personal rivalries, and Chiang's personal lack of interest in finance.
Format: Hardback
Length: 290 pages
Publication date: 30 March 2023
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
When World War II came to an end, Chiang Kai-shek appeared to be at the peak of his power. He was the leader of Nationalist China, one of the victorious Allied Powers in 1945, and had the financial backing of the United States. However, less than four years later, he lost the China's civil war against the communists. Parks Coble offers a comprehensive chronological treatment of the years 1944-1949, exploring why Chiang was unable to win the war and control hyperinflation. By utilizing newly available archival sources, Coble reveals the critical weakness of Chiang's style of governing, the fundamental structural flaws in the Nationalist government, bitter personal rivalries, and Chiang's personal lack of interest in finance. This groundbreaking work of revisionist scholarship will captivate all those interested in shaping twentieth-century history.
When World War II came to an end, Chiang Kai-shek appeared to be at the peak of his power. He was the leader of Nationalist China, one of the victorious Allied Powers in 1945, and had the financial backing of the United States. However, less than four years later, he lost the China's civil war against the communists. Parks Coble offers a comprehensive chronological treatment of the years 1944-1949, exploring why Chiang was unable to win the war and control hyperinflation. By utilizing newly available archival sources, Coble reveals the critical weakness of Chiang's style of governing, the fundamental structural flaws in the Nationalist government, bitter personal rivalries, and Chiang's personal lack of interest in finance. This groundbreaking work of revisionist scholarship will captivate all those interested in shaping twentieth-century history.
Weight: 538g
Dimension: 235 x 162 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781009297615
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