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Save:'The Cultural Revolution: A People's History, 1962-1976' by Frank Dikotter provides a detailed account of the Cultural Revolution in China under Mao's rule. It delves into the societal upheaval orchestrated by Mao against his perceived enemies within the party and army, leading to mass social chaos and political purges. The author chronicles the events unfolding during this period, highlighting the manipulation of the masses and the authoritarian control exerted by Mao to maintain power. Through a narrative that combines firsthand accounts and historical analysis, the book exposes the dark and disturbing aspects of the Cultural Revolution, shedding light on how unchecked leadership can lead to devastating consequences within a society.
At the heart of Beijing, a vast, monolithic building with marble columns and pillars casts a shadow over Tiananmen Square, much as the Communist Party of China dominates the political life of the coun... - #2
Save:'On Practice and Contradiction' by Mao Zedong, with an introduction by Slavoj Zizek, is a collection of Mao's essential writings that delve into his thoughts on contradiction and how to resolve it. Zizek's introduction highlights the distinctions between Mao's approach and that of other political thinkers like Stalin, Lenin, and Marx. The book is noted for offering Mao's familiar essays in a historical context, shedding light on his political theories and actions.
'The Battle for China's Past: Mao and the Cultural Revolution' by Mobo C.F. Gao delves into a detailed analysis of the Cultural Revolution in China under Mao's leadership. Gao passionately defends the successes of the Cultural Revolution, especially in the Chinese countryside, while criticizing popular historical works that portray Mao negatively. challenges the prevailing anti-Mao consensus among specialists and popular views, providing a fresh perspective on this controversial period in Chinese history. Gao's writing style combines scholarly research with firsthand experiences, offering a nuanced exploration of the complexities surrounding Mao's rule and the impact of the Cultural Revolution.
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Save:2017 Reprint of 1961 Edition. Full facsimile of the original edition, not reproduced with Optical Recognition software. In 1937, Mao was in retreat after ten years of battling the Nationalist troops of Chiang Kai-shek.
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Save:'Mao: The Unknown Story' by Jung Chang delves deep into the life of Mao, painting a portrait of a ruthless and cold individual who used Communism as a tool to gain absolute control over others. The book explores Mao's disregard for human life and suffering, highlighting his tyrannical reign and the horrors of China's Modern Dark Age under his rule. Through a detailed examination of Mao's actions and decisions, the authors provide a chilling account of a sadistic psychopath who was willing to sacrifice millions for his own gain.
The narrative of the book unfolds with stories of Mao's betrayal, manipulation, and ruthless pursuit of power, showcasing how he valued individuals only for their usefulness to his objectives. From Mao's involvement in deadly military campaigns to his role in orchestrating mass atrocities like the Great Leap Forward and the Cultural Revolution, the book exposes the true nature of a leader consumed by a desire for control and domination.
MAO TSE-TUNG, who for decades held absolute power over the lives of one-quarter of the world’s population, was responsible for well over 70 million deaths in peacetime, more than any other twentieth-c... - #6
Save:Wild Swans: Three Daughters of China by Jung Chang is a multi-generational memoir that follows the lives of three Chinese women across different periods of China's tumultuous history. The book provides a sweeping narrative of the challenges faced under Communist leadership, the horrors of the Cultural Revolution, and the personal struggles and triumphs of a family living through decades of upheaval. Through the lens of one family, the author paints a vivid picture of China's transformation from a feudal kingdom to a modern state, capturing the hopes, struggles, and resilience of generations of Chinese women.
At the age of fifteen my grandmother became the concubine of a warlord general, the police chief of a tenuous national government of China. The year was 1924 and China was in chaos. Much of it, includ... - #7
Save:'Red Scarf Girl' by Ji-li Jiang is a memoir that chronicles the life of a young girl, Ji Li, during the Cultural Revolution in China. Ji Li starts off as an enthusiastic supporter of Mao's ideas but soon realizes the harsh realities of the revolution as her family is targeted due to their class status. The book portrays Ji Li's struggles with her loyalty to her family and the pressure to conform to the government's ideology, ultimately leading to difficult choices and sacrifices. The writing style is engaging and simple, effectively conveying the confusion, fear, and emotional turmoil experienced by a child living under a dictatorship.
Chairman Mao, our beloved leader, smiled down at us from his place above the blackboard. The sounds and smells of the tantalizing May afternoon drifted in through the window. The sweet breeze carried ... Mao's Last Revolution is a detailed account of the Cultural Revolution and its aftermath, chronicling the betrayals, violence, suffering, and power struggles that characterized this tumultuous period in Chinese history. The authors provide an objective and unemotional narrative, allowing readers to draw their own conclusions from the events as they transpired. The book delves into the intricacies of Chinese politics, highlighting the impact of the revolution on the country as a whole, from the economy to the average citizen's daily life.
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Save:'Red Star Over China' by Edgar Snow is a captivating historical account that sheds light on China's transition from a Monarch-controlled country to a collectivist, Communist society. The book provides a first-person narrative of Snow's experiences with Mao Zedong and his army after the Long March, offering valuable insights into the rise of Communism in China. Despite being accused of sympathizing with Mao, Snow's writing is praised for its captivating storytelling and eyewitness account of the ground realities during that era.
- #10Mao's Great Famine: The History Of China's Most Devastating Catastrophe, 1958-62by:Book 1 in the series:Peoples
Save:'Mao's Great Famine: The History Of China's Most Devastating Catastrophe, 1958-62' by Frank Dikotter delves into the harrowing history of the Great Leap Forward under Mao's communist dictatorship. Through a detailed narrative, the author explores the crash industrial development, communal farms, absurd policies, violence, and democide that led to the catastrophic famine in China. Dikotter's writing style presents a well-researched account that covers the full scope of the Great Leap Forward, shedding light on the decisions made at both the central and local levels, revealing the horrors of the period and providing insights into the international context of the time.
Stalin’s death in 1953 was Mao’s liberation. For more than thirty years Mao had had to play supplicant to the leader of the communist world. From the age of twenty-seven, when he was handed his first ...
