Great Man Mao Zedong Series · Anecdotes of Mao Zedong

Author: Deng Liqun, Editor-in-Chief
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Publishing Date: 2004-01-01
Features: As the 110th anniversary of Comrade Mao Zedong's birth is approaching, a comprehensive series titled The Great Man Mao Zedong has been officially published. This large-scale series, released by the Minzu University of China Press, is a carefully selected and compiled collection from over 2,000 existing works in China that study and reflect on the life and achievements of Comrade Mao Zedong. The entire compilation and publishing process spanned four years. The successful publication of The Great Man Mao Zedong presents a significant gift to the commemorative activities for the 110th anniversary of Comrade Mao Zedong's birth. Comrade Mao's contributions to our nation and to human civilization are unparalleled, and his thoughts constitute a great treasure trove. This series is relatively complete in its format, encompassing 11 parts: the life of Comrade Mao Zedong, politics, military affairs, economy, philosophy, foreign affairs, culture, interpersonal relationships, anecdotes, family background, and comments by domestic and foreign celebrities on Mao Zedong, totaling 24 volumes. It can be said to be a true comprehensive work on Mao Zedong. Another feature is its authority. In addition to articles written by Comrade Mao's comrades-in-arms, former subordinates, and staff members, the series primarily consists of monographs by experts and scholars who have dedicated years to studying Mao Zedong and Mao Zedong Thought. A third feature is its strong readability. For example, the seven volumes on culture are quite accessible. Anecdotes and interactions are very vivid stories. Even theoretical works are highly readable. Most of the content is written by authoritative experts and scholars in China, with thorough and reliable materials, well-balanced selections, serious and meticulous writing, and rigorous and scientific formatting. It comprehensively and authentically reflects the life of Comrade Mao Zedong and his immense contributions to the Chinese Revolution. If published during the commemoration of the 110th anniversary of Comrade Mao Zedong's birth, it will produce positive social benefits in helping readers gain a correct and comprehensive understanding of Comrade Mao Zedong and inspiring people to achieve the grand goals proposed by the 16th National Congress of the Communist Party of China.