Publisher's Synopsis
Sun Yat Sen and the Awakening of China is a biographical book written by James Cantlie, which chronicles the life of Sun Yat Sen, one of the most prominent figures in modern Chinese history. The book begins with an overview of China in the late 19th century, a time when the country was facing numerous challenges, including foreign imperialism, political corruption, and economic stagnation. Against this backdrop, the book follows Sun Yat Sen's journey from a young revolutionary to a leader of the Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) and the first president of the Republic of China.The author explores Sun Yat Sen's political philosophy, which was based on the Three Principles of the People: nationalism, democracy, and people's livelihood. The book also delves into Sun Yat Sen's personal life, including his family background, education, and relationships with other revolutionaries. The author provides a detailed account of Sun Yat Sen's numerous attempts to overthrow the Qing dynasty and establish a democratic government in China.Throughout the book, Cantlie highlights the challenges and obstacles that Sun Yat Sen faced, including the opposition of the Qing dynasty, the hostility of foreign powers, and the internal divisions within the revolutionary movement. The book also explores the impact of Sun Yat Sen's ideas and legacy on modern China, including the establishment of the People's Republic of China in 1949.Overall, Sun Yat Sen and the Awakening of China is a comprehensive and insightful biography that provides a detailed account of one of the most important figures in modern Chinese history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
