The China of Chiang Kai Shek: A Political Study is a book written by Paul M. A. Linebarger that provides a comprehensive analysis of the political landscape of China during the reign of Chiang Kai Shek. The book delves into the political ideologies, policies, and strategies of Chiang Kai Shek, the leader of the Chinese Nationalist Party (Kuomintang) who ruled China from 1928 until 1949. The author examines Chiang's rise to power, his efforts to modernize China, and his struggles to maintain control in the face of challenges from both domestic and foreign forces. Linebarger also explores the role of the Communist Party in China, the Japanese invasion of China during World War II, and the eventual defeat of the Kuomintang by the Communist forces led by Mao Zedong.The China of Chiang Kai Shek: A Political Study is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of China and the political dynamics that shaped the country during the first half of the 20th century. The book is well-researched and provides a nuanced understanding of the complex political and social forces at play during this tumultuous period in China's history.This is a new release of the original 1943 edition.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.