One of the Greats: The Journey of Mao Zedong: A Great Man and His Glorious Era

Author: Ke Yan, Editor-in-Chief
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Publish Date: 2004-03-01
Features: Mao Zedong was the great leader who founded the People's Republic of China. He led a poor and backward China into a glorious era—the Mao Zedong era. This book selects the most outstanding, vivid, and reliable parts from vast amounts of material, reflecting his lifelong revolutionary struggle: from a rural child in Shaoshan, to a youthful scholar full of vigor, from founding the New People's Society and establishing the Communist Party of China, to leading the Autumn Harvest Uprising and laying the foundation for the Long March in Yan'an; from fighting in northern Shaanxi to strategizing and liberating the entire country; from the founding ceremony of the PRC, the Korean War, and the three major transformations of agriculture, handicrafts, and capitalist industry, to the Great Leap Forward and the recovery during the Three Years of Hardship; from launching the Great Revolution to warning against the "Gang of Four" in his later years. The book comprehensively and systematically showcases the vision, demeanor, and strategic wisdom of this 20th-century Chinese giant in establishing the party, building the army, founding the country, and building the nation. The book focuses on reflecting Mao Zedong's life and activities, his extraordinary experiences being highly attractive, inspiring, and enlightening. The materials in the book have been meticulously reviewed by relevant experts, ensuring accuracy and reliability. It combines historical records with literary documentaries, making it highly readable. It is an important work for remembering Mao Zedong, understanding, learning about, and studying Mao Zedong and Chinese society.