General Chiang Kai-shek, The Account Of The Fortnight In Sian When The Fate Of China Hung In The Balance
by General and Madame Chiang Kai-shek
Illustrated
Publisher: The Book League Of America, Inc., New York
1937
Copyright 1937 by Doubleday, Doran & Company, Inc.
Copyright 1937, by Madame Chiang Kai-Shek
Printed at the Country Life Press, New York
Preface Dated: March 17, 1937
With 3 Illustration Pages
What China Has Faced, By Mayling Soon Chiang (Mme Chiang Kai-Shek)
This book was published in China under the title Sian: A Coup D’Etat.
"General Chiang Kai-shek: The Account of the Fortnight in Sian When the Fate of China Hung in the Balance" is a firsthand account by General and Madame Chiang Kai-shek of the pivotal Sian Incident in 1936, a dramatic period when Chiang was kidnapped by his own generals, demanding a united front against the Japanese invasion. The book details the tense negotiations, political maneuvering, and personal reflections during this critical fortnight, offering insight into the complex dynamics of Chinese politics and the precarious position of the nation on the eve of full-scale war. Madame Chiang Kai-shek's contribution, "What China Has Faced," provides further context to the political climate, highlighting the escalating Japanese aggression and the urgent need for national unity. The work serves as a historical document, revealing the internal struggles and external pressures that shaped modern China.
General Chiang Kai-shek was a Chinese political and military leader who served as the leader of the Republic of China between 1928 and 1975. He played a crucial role in the Second Sino-Japanese War and the Chinese Civil War. Madame Chiang Kai-shek, also known as Soong Mei-ling, was a prominent political figure, diplomat, and translator who played a vital role in her husband's political career and in shaping China's international relations. She was instrumental in forging alliances with Western powers during World War II and was a powerful advocate for Chinese interests. Together, their account of the Sian Incident provides a unique perspective on a pivotal moment in Chinese history. While Chiang's legacy remains complex and contested, their contributions to Chinese political history are undeniable, and their writings offer valuable insights into the era.
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