Military force and elite power in the formation of modern China - McCord, Edward Allen (London ; New York : Routledge, 2014)
1. Local military power and elite formation : the Liu family of Xingyi County, Guizhou -- 2. Predatory warlordism : Wang Zhanyuan in Hubei -- 3. Local bullies and armed force entrepreneurs : militia leadership in Republican Hunan -- 4. Residual warlordism under the Nationalist party-state : He Jian in Hunan -- 5. Military office and local elite power : the "Three Lords" of Qiyang County, Hunan.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Keywords: China -- History, Military -- 1949-; China -- Military policy