Project Gutenberg 2017-11-30 Public domain in the USA. 435 Reinsch, Paul S. (Paul Samuel) 1869 1923 Reinsch, Paul Samuel 22005622 An American Diplomat in China Old China and the new republic -- The passing of Yuan Shih-Kai -- The war and China -- Last year of war and aftermath. Produced by ellinora, Graeme Mackreth and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "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.) Reading ease score: 49.0 (College-level). Difficult to read. en China -- History -- Republic, 1912-1949 China -- Politics and government World War, 1914-1918 -- China Yuan, Shikai, 1859-1916 DS Text Category: History - Other Category: History - American Category: History - Modern (1750+) 906398 2025-09-22T10:20:55.668540 text/html 869530 2024-10-23T02:57:46 text/html 351717 2025-09-22T10:21:07.325535 application/epub+zip 367267 2025-09-22T10:20:58.259616 application/epub+zip 367266 2025-09-22T10:20:56.886611 application/epub+zip 604089 2025-09-22T10:21:13.371543 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 535401 2025-09-22T10:21:05.711499 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 539117 2022-08-25T09:24:56.402741 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 783937 2025-09-22T10:20:54.403571 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 763976 2024-10-23T02:57:46 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17605 2025-09-22T10:21:13.509438 application/rdf+xml 13204 2025-09-22T10:20:57.035561 image/jpeg 1840 2025-09-22T10:20:56.962571 image/jpeg 335373 2025-09-22T10:20:55.732563 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia