China from 1916 to 1928

The ancient Eastern Empire suddenly became the earliest republic in Asia, but it seemed to be trapped in a modern maze: The First World War far away in Europe; the May Fourth Movement just around the corner "Good guy" Li Yuanhong, iron-fisted Duan Qirui, braided commander Zhang Xun, jade commander Wu Peifu … The balance between politics and military, the game between economy and culture The intertwining of individuals and groups, the conflict between tradition and modernity Panoramic reproduction of the chronicle 1916-1928 The all-encompassing web of history Return to the scene and understand the Beiyang era from the ending of feudalism to the beginning of republic This book begins with Li Yuanhong's succession as President of the Republic of China in 1916, and ends with the end of the Beiyang Government and the reunification of the Republic of China after the "Northeastern Rebellion" in 1928. With a clear context and narrative, and an objective perspective and stance, this book panoramically displays the great changes from the late Qing Dynasty to the Republic of China, and depicts a thrilling chronicle of modern China. The author's writing covers all living things, weaving a historical net for this era of change and confusion, excitement and sadness, leading readers back to the historical scene and re-examining the Beiyang era from the ending of feudalism to the beginning of republic.