Biography of Mao Zedong (Latest Version Full Translation)

Author: [USA] Ross Terrill
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Publish Date: 2006-01-16
Features: The original edition was a bestseller in China in the early 1990s, selling over 1.2 million copies. This is a newly revised and fully translated edition, based on the 1999 revised version from Stanford University. The author employs the typical narrative style of biographies, but in terms of historical source selection, contextual analysis, and perspective evaluation, it is meticulously crafted and deeply considered. It stands as a classic among hundreds of Western biographies of Mao Zedong, published in 8 languages in different countries. The book not only reflects the author's high sensitivity to historical events but also demonstrates the theoretical depth of a political science perspective. The vivid contextual analysis of the subject makes history come alive, guiding readers to appreciate the era's dilemmas and institutional mechanisms behind the "story." It integrates Mao Zedong's rich emotions and his challenging theoretical creations, presenting a comprehensive and spectacular panorama of the Chinese Revolution. The book is accompanied by numerous exquisite and valuable photographs, bringing history to life in a vivid and tangible way.