The Red Paper (1912) : Kessinger Publishing : 9781164128199 : 1164128191 : 10 Sep 2010 : The Red Paper is a historical non-fiction book written by Chauncey Crafts Hotchkiss in 1912. The book explores the history of the Chinese revolution of 1911, also known as the Xinhai Revolution, which saw the overthrow of the Qing Dynasty and the establishment of the Republic of China. Hotchkiss, who was an American diplomat stationed in China at the time, provides a detailed account of the events leading up to the revolution, including the political and social factors that contributed to the downfall of the Qing Dynasty. He also offers insights into the key players involved in the revolution, such as Sun Yat-sen and Yuan Shikai, and their roles in shaping the new government.The Red Paper is an important historical document that sheds light on a pivotal moment in Chinese history. It provides a firsthand account of the revolution from the perspective of an American observer, and offers valuable insi