摘要
The book under review here, which is a continuation of Sabine Dabringhaus＇s last book, Geschichte Chinas： 1279-1949 （History of China： 1279-1949, Munich： Oldenbourg Wissenschaftsverlag, 2009）, does not aim to simply describe modern China nor to provide a simple list of historical events, rather, it aims to provide an understanding of China in the twentieth century. Dabringhaus ingeniously incorporates this ＂huge challenge＂ within a framework that distinguishes ten ＂distinctive periods＂ within the time span of the book, and addresses ＂aspects of continuity,＂ including ＂the connection of the Chinese system of government to the ideological beliefs of China, its dominating leadership of political elites, and its nationwide bureaucratic control＂ （p. 9）.
The book under review here, which is a continuation of Sabine Dabringhaus＇s last book, Geschichte Chinas： 1279-1949 （History of China： 1279-1949, Munich： Oldenbourg Wissenschaftsverlag, 2009）, does not aim to simply describe modern China nor to provide a simple list of historical events, rather, it aims to provide an understanding of China in the twentieth century. Dabringhaus ingeniously incorporates this ＂huge challenge＂ within a framework that distinguishes ten ＂distinctive periods＂ within the time span of the book, and addresses ＂aspects of continuity,＂ including ＂the connection of the Chinese system of government to the ideological beliefs of China, its dominating leadership of political elites, and its nationwide bureaucratic control＂ （p. 9）.
