Memoirs of a Chinese Revolutionary

Sun Yat-Sen's chief legacy is his development of a political philosophy known as the "Three Principles of the People." In his own words, this Chinese statesman and revolutionary leader chronicles his fight to establish a republic of China based upon those three principles: nationalism, democracy, and socialism. Originally published in 1918, seven years after the founding of the Chinese Republic, this memoir stresses the necessity of positive action in building the young nation. The author examines the causes of China's stagnation, expounds his theory that "Action is easy; knowledge is difficult," and outlines a program for national reconstruction. This work is an important tool in understanding the course of events in China in the late twentieth century. Sun Yat-sen (1866-1925) was a Chinese revolutionary and political leader. His leadership and teachings were a driving force in the development of the Chinese Republic and he is frequently referred to as the Father of the Nation.