Author
Esherick, Joseph W.
Year
2022
Publisher
University of California Press
Language
English
Pages
31
ISBN
978-0-52038-532-0
Last Update
29-Mar-2026
Keywords
History ; Asian Studies ; Political Science
Shaanxi has been both central and peripheral to the course of Chinese history. In ancient times it was the core of Chinese civilization. The alleged tomb of the legendary Yellow Emperor lies 150 kilometers north of the provincial capital. The first emperor established his capital near Xi’an, and from the third century BCE to the tenth century CE the great ancient dynasties were centered here. In modern times, as we shall see, Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek was kidnapped by his own generals in Xi’an, held hostage until he agreed to join the Communists in a united front against Japanese aggression. And...
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