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Warlord Era
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The Warlord Era was the period in the history of the Republic of China between 1916 and 1928, when control of the country was divided between rival military cliques of the Beiyang Army and other regio
During the early 1930s, most warlords in China were nominally loyal to the Nationalist government in Nanking.
During the early 1930s, most warlords in China were nominally loyal to the Nationalist government in Nanking.
The Beiyang Army in training
The Beiyang Army in training
Zhang Zuolin (left) and Wu Peifu (right), two of the most powerful strongmen of the era
Zhang Zuolin (left) and Wu Peifu (right), two of the most powerful strongmen of the era
Control of railroads was of great importance to warlords.
Control of railroads was of great importance to warlords.
Yuan Shikai
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Yuan Shikai was a Chinese general and statesman. As leader of the Beiyang Army, he played a decisive role in securing the abdication of the Qing court. He served as the second provisional president an
Warlord Era
…when control of the country was divided between rival military cliques of the Beiyang Army and other regional factions. It began after the death of Yuan Shikai, the President of China after the Xinhai Revolution. He took power by leveraging his position as Prime Minister of the Qing Dynasty to force the Emperor’s…
Yuan in 1915
Yuan in 1915
The President dressed in the traditional chaofu attire, before his subsequent coronation. 1915.
The President dressed in the traditional chaofu attire, before his subsequent coronation. 1915.
Yuan and Tieliang（铁良) in 1906
Yuan and Tieliang（铁良) in 1906
Yuan in Qing dynasty uniform, 1912
Yuan in Qing dynasty uniform, 1912