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The Collapse of Nationalist China: How Chiang Kai-shek Lost China's Civil War.

  • Published In: Journal of Chinese History, 2024, v. 8, n. 1. P. 192 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Vu, Linh D. 3 of 3

Abstract

"The Collapse of Nationalist China: How Chiang Kai-shek Lost China's Civil War" by Parks Coble examines the reasons behind the Nationalist government's loss to Communist forces in China's civil war. Coble argues that the failure can be attributed to Chiang Kai-shek's inability to establish effective fiscal policies to control hyperinflation during and after World War II. The book provides a detailed analysis of the issue of hyperinflation in the final years of the Nationalist regime and highlights the impact it had on the military and the economy. Coble's work offers a unique perspective on this topic and contributes to the understanding of modern Chinese history. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Journal of Chinese History. 2024/01, Vol. 8, Issue 1, p192
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:2059-1632
  • DOI:10.1017/jch.2023.23
  • Accession Number:174712668
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