02668cam a22003613u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000480012624500340017426400510020830000470025933600260030633700260033233800360035850000310039450501230042550801970054852013130074553400450205865300440210365300370214765300340218465300280221885600430224699900170228956089UtSlPG20260610134307.0mcr n260607r2017||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a22005622  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDS1 aReinsch, Paul S.q(Paul Samuel),d1869-192313aAn American Diplomat in China 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2017  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2017-11-300 aOld China and the new republic -- The passing of Yuan Shih-Kai -- The war and China -- Last year of war and aftermath.  aProduced by ellinora, Graeme Mackreth and the Online
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by The Internet Archive)  a"An American Diplomat in China" by Paul S. Reinsch is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the complex political landscape of China during the early years of the Republic, focusing primarily on the author's experiences and observations as the American Minister to China from 1913 to 1919. Through his firsthand accounts, Reinsch delves into the dynamics of Chinese politics, the influence of Western powers, and the challenges faced by a nation in transition.  The opening of the book establishes Reinsch's arrival in China and sets the stage for his observations on the political atmosphere under President Yuan Shih-kai, characterized by a struggle between the desire for democratic reforms and the persistence of autocratic rule. Reinsch vividly describes his encounters with Yuan, illustrating the tension between Western ideals of democracy and the traditional authority in Chinese governance. He also reflects on the diverse nature of Chinese society, noting the fragmentation among its people and the enduring influence of Confucian ideals amidst the push for modernization. This early context highlights the intricate balance of power and the cultural nuances that Reinsch navigates throughout his diplomatic mission. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aChina -- History -- Republic, 1912-1949  aChina -- Politics and government  aWorld War, 1914-1918 -- China  aYuan, Shikai, 1859-191640uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56089  c96920d96920