Wu Tingfang (1842-1922)
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| Author | : Linda Pomerantz-Zhang |
| Publisher | : Hong Kong University Press |
| Total Pages | : 323 |
| Release | : 1992-08-01 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9789622092877 |
| ISBN-13 | : 962209287X |
| Rating | : 4/5 (77 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Wu Tingfang (1842-1922) by : Linda Pomerantz-Zhang
Book excerpt: Wu Tingfang (1842-1922) was a contemporary of Li Hongzhang, Yuan Shikai, Hei and Sun Yixian (Sun Yat-sen), all of whom were involved in China's attempt at reform and modernization in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. During his time, Wu was a prominent political figure, participating actively in public service and political activities in Hong Kong, Shanghai and Guangzhou. This book is a biography of Wu, and sheds considerable light on a crucial period in Chinese history.
