Mao Zedong (Essential Biographies) - Couverture souple

Davin, Delia

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0752450719 ISBN 13 : 9780752450711

Editeur : The History Press, 2009

Synopsis

Mao Zedong, first chairman of the People's Republic of China, one of the founders of the Chinese Communist Party, and the architect of the Cultural Revolution, was active in Chinese politics for most of his 82 years, and became one of the most important revolutionary figures in the twentieth century. He spent the 1920s and 1930s struggling to build the Party. After the establishment of the People's Republic, he strove to impose his vision of socialism on his impoverished country, convinced that if the power of the people could be harnessed China could become an economically successful and egalitarian country. The Great Leap Forward which he initiated was, however, a disaster resulting in millions of deaths. Mao used the Cultural Revolution to re-impose his authority, his critics were persecuted and a personality cult was fostered. His Little Red Book sold over 740 million copies. This book is written by an eminent historian and offers the reader a powerful insight into the life and work of this unique man.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: The History Press
• Date d'édition: 2009
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0752450719
• ISBN 13: 9780752450711
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 136
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• Personne responsable: non disponible