Warlords of the Republic: Firsthand Accounts

During the Republic of China era, wars and upheaval were widespread, and "the banners atop the city walls changed with every new ruler." Warlords became the main players on the stage of history. The Republic of China Warlords: Firsthand Oral Accounts compiles oral histories from dozens of people who lived through the warlord era. Most were senior military and government officials in the Kuomintang, and they recount their personal experiences and memories of major warlords of the Republic of China, including Zhang Zuolin, Tang Jiyao, Feng Yuxiang, and Yan Xishan. With a fresh perspective and a wealth of historical materials, the book looks back at this turbulent era.