2. The Nanjing decade (1927 - 1937)
The Nanjing Decade was a relatively stable period during which China was ruled by Jiang Jieshi, Sun Yixian's successor. However, many challenges remained and there was only limited success in creating a unified, modern state. Indeed, the seeds were sown during this period for the tumultuous events that were to follow in the next decade. This page focuses on the nature of Jiang's government and the progress made...