"High mountains and long rivers: Remembering my father Nie Rongzhen"

Author: Nie Li
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Publish Date: 2006-10-01
Features: This book is a by Nie Li, a female general of the People's Liberation Army, recounting the brilliant life of her father, Marshal Nie Rongzhen. Through the unique perspective of a daughter, the work narrates her father's arduous years in battle and his tireless dedication to national defense science and technology, especially the "Two Bombs, One Satellite" project. Many stories of Marshal Nie are already well-known. However, in this book, readers can still discover fresh insights, such as his secret years working underground in Shanghai and Hong Kong, his multiple collaborations with Lin Biao, his tenure as Mayor of Beijing during the early years of the People's Republic, his role as the commander of the inaugural National Day parade, his leadership in negotiating the Sino-Soviet Agreement on New Defense Technologies, his significant contributions to the decision-making and leadership of the "Two Bombs, One Satellite" project, his struggles against Lin Biao and the "Gang of Four," and his close interactions with important leaders of the Party and the state. The revelation of these little-known stories enriches history and helps us better understand and appreciate Marshal Nie—this is also a highlight of the book. The book is a by Nie Li, a female general of the People's Liberation Army, recounting the brilliant life of her father, Marshal Nie Rongzhen. It includes over 90 photographs of Marshal Nie and his family.