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Item Details
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MAO
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| By: |
Michael Lynch |
| Format: |
Paperback |
| List price:
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£24.99 |
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| ISBN 10: |
0415215781 |
| ISBN 13: |
9780415215787 |
| Publisher: |
TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD |
| Series: |
Routledge Historical Biographies |
| Pages: |
288 |
| Description: |
Was Mao Zedong the first red emperor or the last great Marxist leader? Held in awe by his people, he was seen by many as a supreme hero who had freed their country. Lynch presents an account of Mao's life and politics, making use of a wealth of primary and secondary sources, locating Maoism in the broader context of 20th-century Chinese history. |
| Synopsis: |
Michael Lynch presents an engaging and thorough account of Mao's life and politics, making use of a wealth of primary and secondary sources. He locates Maoism in the broader context of twentieth century Chinese history, discussing the development of the Chinese Communist Party, the creation of the People's Republic of China and the Cultural Revolution, and the part played by Mao in the Cold War. Details of Mao's controversial private life as well as his political and philosophical thought add to this diverse picture of the influential leader. This well-written biography will be essential reading to anyone interested in twentieth century China and its most memorable figure. |
| Illustrations: |
8 black & white illustrations, 1 black & white tables |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
Routledge |
| Returns: |
Returnable |
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