The Soldier Image and State-Building in Modern China, 1924-1945

The book provides an in-depth analysis of the soldier figure in early twentieth-century China's war culture, moving beyond traditional military history to explore its cultural implications. It examines how various political, social, and cultural forces shaped the soldier's image, drawing on diverse sources like government documents, memoirs, and drama. The narrative highlights the experiences of marginalized groups, including women and student soldiers, and features notable leaders such as Chiang Kai-shek and Mao Zedong. This work illuminates the connections between cultural discourse, nationalism, and civil-military relations in modern China.