description: In this masterful, highly original approach to modern Chinese history, Jonathan D. Spence shows us the Chinese revolution through the eyes of its most articulate participants-the writers, historians, philosophers, and insurrectionsists who shaped and were shaped by the turbulent events of this century. By skillfully combining literary materials with more conventional sources of political and social history, Spence provides an unparalleled look at China and her people and offers valuable insight into the coninuing conflict between the implacable power of the state and the strivings of China's artists, writers, and thinkers.
language: English
title: Gate of Heavenly Peace: The Chinese and Their Revolution 1895-1980
titlecomplete: Gate of Heavenly Peace: The Chinese and Their Revolution 1895-1980
characters: Chiang Kai-shek, Mao Zedong
genres: China, History, Asia, World History, 20th Century, Nonfiction, Political Science, Politics
ratings_count: 519
awards: awardedAt: 378720000000
name: Los Angeles Times Book Prize
category: History
publisher: Random House Value Publishing