1. Chinese Government Through History and Current
Although many things divide them today, Communist and Nationalist Chinese agree in their admiration for Sun Yat-Sen, known as the father of modern China. ... On October 10, 1911, Sun's followers rose in rebellion. ... Although Sun was in the United States when the rebellion began, when he returned to China he was chosen head of the provisional government. ... During the 1920s the Kuomintang, an organization formed out of Sun Yat-sen's alliance, was also active and included many Communist members. ... The years from 1928 to 1937 are known as the Nationalist era in Chinese history. ...