The History of the Warlord War in the Republic of China

From 1912, when Yuan Shikai stole the fruits of the revolution, to 1922, when the Anhui-Zhizhi War ended, in just ten years, the land of China became a battlefield for warlords. The barrel of a gun replaces the law, and territory determines everything. This book uses time as the axis to panoramicly restore this period of iron-blooded troubled times: Li Liejun's uprising at Hukou, the failure of the second revolution, the tragic song of Bai Lang's uprising, Cai E's protection of the country and the overthrow of Yuan, Zhang Xun's restoration farce, Duan Qirui "rebuilds the Republic" and the Anhui War breaks out... You will appreciate Yuan Shikai's machinations, Duan Qirui's ambitions, Wu Peifu's bravery, and see how warlords from all sides repeatedly jump between power and interests. This is not a boring collection of historical materials, but a real history full of betrayal, ideals, killings and intrigues. Each chapter is equipped with key figures, time and place, and a concise summary to help you quickly sort out the clues and understand the underlying logic behind the political situation in the early Republic of China. Open this book and read about "The Republic of China in the Barrel of a Gun" - it was an iron-blooded era not far away from us.