xxix, 562 pages, 24 unnumbered pages of plates : 25 cm
Chronicles the life of Chiang Kai-shek, focusing on his turbulent political career as head of China's nationalist movement and discussing the impact his rule had on Chinese culture, society, government, and history
Includes bibliographical references (pages 507-549) and index
Son of the salt-seller -- Shedding blood -- Nanking decade -- Broken jade -- Long goodbye