Zhang Jian (1853-1926) was a remarkable figure who was both a top scholar and a successful entrepreneur. His life and business ventures witnessed the tremendous changes in the social and economic landscape of late Qing and Republican China. This book is a comprehensive summary of Zhang Jian's life and aspirations, written by his son with warmth and respect. It is a rich source of information and a wide-ranging collection of materials, and is an important record of Zhang Jian's life as well as the history of late Qing and Republican China.
