Biography of Mao Zedong

Author: Jing Hong
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Publish Date: 1998-09-01
Features: The materials scattered in various books, periodicals, newspapers, and magazines are simply too abundant, and the editor can only select those that are representative and reflect the character of Mao Zedong's thought. Among these, there are Mao Zedong's own self-descriptions about his family and background; there are also recollections from his former classmates, comrades, and staff members; and there are excerpts from commemorative collections and memoirs. The authenticity of these materials is undeniable. Based on the primary sources they provided, the editor further explored, organized, analyzed, and edited them into a book. Regarding Mao Zedong's family background and relatives, this book strives for completeness. For his life, the book primarily adopts a narrative style, using a chronological approach and a documentary method to portray Mao Zedong's revolutionary career and noble spirit from 1893 to 1949 for half a century.