Introduction

Chapters in this book

1. Front Matter i
2. Contents v
3. Acknowledgments vii
4. A Note on Romanization ix
5. Introduction 3
6. An Elite Clan 10
7. The Early Years 20
8. Imperial Commissioner in Korea 32
9. Training the First Modern Army 56
10. The Hundred Days 72
11. Governor of Shandong 88
12. Governor General of Zhili and Imperial Minister 105
13. Dismissal and Reclusion 127
14. The 1911 Revolution 144
15. Provisional President 165
16. President 187
17. “Emperor” 209
18. Conclusion 232
19. Notes 241
20. Bibliography 281
21. Glossary 298
22. Index 304