Overview
At the conclusion of 'the war to end war', the victors set about redesigning the world map at the Paris Peace Conference. For China, Versailles presented an opportunity to regain territory lost to Japan. Yet, the country was to be severely disappointed. This study explores China's betrayal by the West, the charismatic advocates it sent to the conference and the hugely significant May Fourth Movement that resulted from the treaty.
Reviews
"A fascinating look at a little-known aspect of World War I history that had a significant impact on Chinese political developments in the twentieth century . . . . French’s love of history and depth of knowledge permeate each page, leaving the reader better informed and entertained." —the
Beijinger
"Penguin China’s series of brief 100-page 'Specials' covering China and World War One is a marvelous initiative; of a strong collection, Betrayal in Paris may be the most thought-provoking to date . . . . The combination of Betrayal in Paris’s brevity, French’s smooth, easy-to-read prose and the thought-provoking implications would make it an excellent text for stimulating debate in regional history and politics classes." —Asian Review
Author Biography
Paul French is author of Midnight In Peking, for which he won the Edgar Award for Best Fact Crime, and North Korea: The Paranoid Peninsula.
Distribution Programs
Sales Channels
Marketing Services
Digital Services
Specific Services for Publishers
Operations
