"Chinese Society Was Simply Too Large, Both in Area and Population

question 40

Essay

"Chinese society was simply too large, both in area and population, and too disorganized by decades of mismanagement under the Manchus, to permit the Guomindang, or any other entity, to effectively govern it during the interwar period." Discuss, pro and con.

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Definitions:

Gourmet Foods

High-quality, often exotic or rare ingredients and dishes prepared with special care and presentation by skilled chefs.

Luxury Items

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Sandwich Generation

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Total Fertility Rate

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