Translator’s acknowledgements; Chapter 1 Stuart’s return to China as a missionary (1876–1908); Chapter 2 Amidst the storm of the 1911 Revolution (1908–1918); Chapter 3 Stuart’s assumption of Yenching University’s presidency(1919–1921); Chapter 4 A nonconformist missionary (1922–1926); Chapter 5 Ascension of Yenching to a first-rate university (1927–1937); Chapter 6 Stuart’s relationship with Yenching faculty and students (1919–1941); Afterword of the first Chinese edition; Postscript of the second Chinese edition; Appendix I: A chronology of John Leighton Stuart; Appendix II: A glossary of personal names; Appendix III: A glossary of place names; Appendix IV: A glossary of other proper names; Sigla and general notes; Works cited
Biography
Hao Ping earned his Master's degree in history from the University of Hawaii and Doctorate in International Relations from Peking University. His publications include Sun Yat-sen and America (2012), etc.
"This remarkable historical account of the life of an influential American missionary educator is translated from an original Chinese version...This book provides an empathetic and balanced assessment of the many different angles and aspects of Stuart’s life. The historical context is clearly presented and the political complexities are dealt with in a fair minded way, highlighting the remarkable connections Stuart had with political and scholarly leaders across a wide spectrum, not only in the Nationalist Party but also in the Communist Party of China. There is a sympathetic understanding of the ways in which he was torn in terms of political loyalties and religious commitments. Probably the greatest strength of the book lies in the rich array of historical documents drawn upon, which allow the voices of students, faculty members and a wide range of social and political leaders and thinkers to be heard."
- Ruth Hayhoe, University of Toronto
