In Search of Chinese Democracy
Civil Opposition in Nationalist China, 1929–1949
Häftad, Engelska, 2006
Av Edmund S. K. Fung, Edmund S. K. (University of Western Sydney Nepean) Fung, William Kirby
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Produktinformation
- Utgivningsdatum2006-04-20
- Mått156 x 228 x 24 mm
- Vikt641 g
- FormatHäftad
- SpråkEngelska
- SerieCambridge Modern China Series
- Antal sidor428
- FörlagCambridge University Press
- ISBN9780521025812