Mao Zedong's Studies in History (Volumes 1 and 2)

Author: Leng Chengjin
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Publish Date: 2006-04-01
Features: "After reading one, snow falls from the head; but I remember the spots and traces, a few lines of history." What one learns from books is always shallow; history must be experienced with life. When one's life can resonate with history, it is time when one's hair turns white. At this point, Mao Zedong had entered the state of "forty," not only filled with sentiments about history but also finally grasping it. The so-called "but I remember the spots and traces, a few lines of history" means that he had moved beyond history, no longer a slave to it! In a short poem, Mao Zedong traced the history of humanity, surveyed the rise and fall, gained experience and lessons, and expressed revolutionary ideals. This is Mao Zedong's summary of history, revolution, and life! This is the great wisdom and profound knowledge of Mao Zedong in reading history! "How beautiful the land is, attracting countless heroes to bow their heads. Pity Qin Shi Huang and Han Wudi, slightly lacking in literary talent; Tang Zong and Song Zuyi, a bit inferior in charm. The peerless hero, Genghis Khan, only knows to draw his bow and shoot down large birds. All are gone; when it comes to the great figures of history, we still look to this day." Who are the successors of history, and who are the great figures of this day? Perhaps, only those who are good at drawing lessons from history can achieve true success!