Yuan Shih-kʻai, 1859-1916 : Brutus assumes the purple

Originally published in 1961, this widely acclaimed study of one of the pivotal figures of modern Chinese history has been completely revised to incorporate the results of recent research by Western and Chinese scholars and the publication of important archival materials in Taiwan and Great Britain. Preface to the Second Edition Contents One Youth, 1859-1882 Two Korea, 1882-1895 Three The Army, 1895-1899 Four The Governor, 1899-1901 Five The Viceroy, 1901-1907 Six Eclipse, 1908-1911 Seven The Revolution, 1911 Eight The President, 1912-1913 Nine The Strong Man, 1913-1915 Ten The Emperor, 1915-1916 Eleven Downfall, 1916 Twelve An Appraisal Appendix: The Hsiaochan Officers and Their Careers Under Yuan Shih-k'ai Notes Bibliography Index