The A to Z of the Chinese Civil War

China today remains a divided country, as a result of the Civil War between the Chinese Nationalists and Communists. The Chinese Civil War, has been regarded by many as an important subject in the study of modern Chinese history, as this protracted struggle ultimately led to the Communist victory on...

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Main Author: Leung, Pak-Wah, 1950- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Lanham Scarecrow Press 2010
Series:A to Z guides ; 198
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Summary:China today remains a divided country, as a result of the Civil War between the Chinese Nationalists and Communists. The Chinese Civil War, has been regarded by many as an important subject in the study of modern Chinese history, as this protracted struggle ultimately led to the Communist victory on the Mainland and the Nationalist government's retreat to the island of Taiwan in 1949. Considered an extremely important turning point in modern Chinese history, the Civil War is also of great international significance.
Item Description:Originally published as the Historical dictionary of the Chinese Civil War
Physical Description:xlvii, 191 pages illustrations, map 22 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (p. 171-190)
ISBN:9780810876279
0810876272