Publisher's Synopsis
War Messages and Other Selections by Madame Chiang Kai-Shek is a collection of speeches and writings by May-Ling Soong Chiang, the wife of Chinese nationalist leader Chiang Kai-Shek. The book is divided into three sections: War Messages, Political Speeches, and Miscellaneous Writings. The War Messages section includes speeches given by Madame Chiang during World War II, in which she urged the United States to support China in its fight against Japan. She also spoke about the importance of democracy and the need for international cooperation to maintain peace. The Political Speeches section includes speeches given by Madame Chiang during her husband's presidency, in which she discussed issues such as education, women's rights, and economic development. The Miscellaneous Writings section includes essays and articles written by Madame Chiang on a variety of topics, including Chinese culture, international relations, and her personal experiences. Overall, War Messages and Other Selections by Madame Chiang Kai-Shek provides insight into the political and social views of one of the most influential women in Chinese history.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.
