Communism in China and the Rise of Mao (Illustrated Edition)

Author: (USA) Benjamin I. Schwartz & Chen Wei
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: This book takes a unique approach by examining the Chinese Communist movement and its key figures during a specific period from the perspective of relevant academic frameworks and internal political relationships. The author, with a distinctive Western perspective, cites extensive historical facts and diverse related materials, offering an insightful and fresh understanding of the patterns and development of Chinese communism. It is an outstanding work on the study of Mao Zedong and the development of Chinese communism abroad, significantly filling the gaps in domestic research. During the May Fourth Movement, the Marxist-Leninist ideology so strongly attracted the founders of the Chinese Communist Party and played a crucial role in the movement. It was precisely this important factor that linked Marxist-Leninism closely with the situation of Chinese intellectuals. The Chinese Communist Party is the force that brings about historic salvation. The organizational theory and practice of the Leninist party remain a solid core while adapting to change. — Benjamin I. Schwartz