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The Last Empress : Madame Chiang Kai-Shek and the Birth of Modern China

by Hannah Pakula
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China's turbulent history brought to life.

"The Last Empress" delivers a vivid, insightful and heart-wrenching account of the rise and fall of Madame Chiang Kai-shek, her family and China's tumultuous history. It offers readers a rare glimpse into the Soong family, their indomitable spirit and unyielding patriotism as they set out to modernize China. From Mao Tse-tung and Chou En-lai to the Flying Tigers and U.S. Army General Joseph Stilwell, this book retraces the tangled relationships and political intrigues that will ultimately seal the Soongs' fate and shape China's destiny. A must-read for anyone interested in the history and culture of one of the world's oldest civilizations.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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The Last Empress : Madame Chiang Kai-Shek and the Birth of Modern China

by Hannah Pakula
Save up to 31%
Compare to estimated retail price: RM152.00 MYR  

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ISBN: 9781439148938
Author: Hannah Pakula
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Date of Publication: 2009-11-03
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: History, Biographies & Memoirs
Related Topics: Asia, World History, Biography, Biography Memoir
Goodreads rating: 3.75
(rated by 469 readers)

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With the beautiful and powerful Madame Chiang Kai-Shek at the center of one of the great dramas of the 20th century, the author of An Uncommon Woman offers the story of the founding of modern China, from the revolution that swept away the monarchy to the eventual loss to the communists and exile in Taiwan.
 

China's turbulent history brought to life.

"The Last Empress" delivers a vivid, insightful and heart-wrenching account of the rise and fall of Madame Chiang Kai-shek, her family and China's tumultuous history. It offers readers a rare glimpse into the Soong family, their indomitable spirit and unyielding patriotism as they set out to modernize China. From Mao Tse-tung and Chou En-lai to the Flying Tigers and U.S. Army General Joseph Stilwell, this book retraces the tangled relationships and political intrigues that will ultimately seal the Soongs' fate and shape China's destiny. A must-read for anyone interested in the history and culture of one of the world's oldest civilizations.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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