Nanking Letters 1949

First printed in 1979, this series of illuminating letters was written between April and August, 1949, describing Nanking before, during and immediately after the Communist takeover. The author was in China on a research fellowship at the time of the takeover. The result is a fresh and lively close-up of this crucial phase in the Chinese Revolution. This collection is of considerable value because it contains an eye-witness account of the Chinese revolution. Such original sources are rare and especially useful for teaching purposes.

Author: Knight Biggerstaff
Publisher: Cornell University - Cornell East Asia Series
Published: 03/31/2010
Pages: 108
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.44lbs
Size: 8.68h x 5.94w x 0.34d
ISBN: 9780939657230

About the Author

Knight Biggerstaff (2/28/1906 - 5/13/2001) was Professor of Chinese History and Asian Studies at Cornell University.