Book Details

• Publisher: New World Press

• Author: Hu Sheng & Liu Danian

• Published Year: 1983

• Language: English

• Pages: 222

• Cover: Paperback

• Dimensions: 21 x 13 cm

• Condition: Used – Good

• Availability: In Stock

About the Book

The 1911 Revolution: A Retrospective After 70 Years offers a scholarly reassessment of the landmark uprising that ended imperial rule in China and paved the way for the establishment of the Republic. Edited by noted historians Hu Sheng and Liu Danian, this volume compiles analytical papers originally presented at academic colloquiums held in Wuhan, reflecting on the long-term historical significance of the 1911 Revolution.

The essays explore the political, social, and ideological forces behind the collapse of the Qing dynasty, the emergence of republican thought, and the revolution’s enduring impact on modern Chinese identity. Drawing on historical research and retrospective evaluation, the book provides a structured and academic interpretation of one of China’s most transformative events.

This 1983 English paperback edition remains an important reference for readers interested in Chinese revolutionary history, modern East Asian politics, and twentieth-century historical scholarship.