Chinese Political Thought in the 20th CenturyThe advent of the twentieth century and the downfall of the Manchu regime brought a new era in Chinese political thought. Because the history of Chinas struggle for nationhood has been largely realised in terms of revolution, it is important to separate the many strands and to grasp Chinas conflicting political ideologies in their totality and complexity. This volume explores the meaning and place of each of the political and social movements that