1. Memoirs of Li Tsung Jen
by Tong Te Kong & Tsung Jen Li 
Price: USD 375.25
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Description: Boulder, CO.: Westview Press, Date: 1979. Comprehensive scholarly text presents a detailed compilation of the recollections of revolution, wars, politics, and life of Li Tsung-Jen, supported by extensive research by Te-Kong Tong. Li Tsung-Jen rose from peasant origins to become one of the top leaders during the Nationalist rule of the Chinese mainland. For over a quarter of a century, Li Tsung-Jen was Chiang Kai-shek's major collaborator as well as his principle political rival. His memoirs encompass not only the life story of a top militarist- politician in Republican China, but also the entire political history of the Nationalist regime. 642 pgs. Illustrated. Frontispiece. Publisher's stamp on front endpaper. Minor tiny scuff mark on spine. Minimal shelfwear. Scarce.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 1979. Westview Press ISBN 0891583432 9780891583431 [US]