Publisher's Synopsis
The Red Paper is a historical non-fiction book written by Chauncey Crafts Hotchkiss in 1912. The book explores the history of the Chinese revolution of 1911, also known as the Xinhai Revolution, which saw the overthrow of the Qing Dynasty and the establishment of the Republic of China. Hotchkiss, who was an American diplomat stationed in China at the time, provides a detailed account of the events leading up to the revolution, including the political and social factors that contributed to the downfall of the Qing Dynasty. He also offers insights into the key players involved in the revolution, such as Sun Yat-sen and Yuan Shikai, and their roles in shaping the new government.The Red Paper is an important historical document that sheds light on a pivotal moment in Chinese history. It provides a firsthand account of the revolution from the perspective of an American observer, and offers valuable insights into the political and social climate of China at the time. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in Chinese history or the history of revolutions in general.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
