Mao Zedong
A Life
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3.3 • 13 Ratings
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Publisher Description
“Spence draws upon his extensive knowledge of Chinese politics and culture to create an illuminating picture of Mao. . . . Superb.” (Chicago Tribune)
From humble origins in the provinces, Mao Zedong rose to absolute power, unifying with an iron fist a vast country torn apart by years of weak leadership, colonialism, and war. This sharply drawn and insightful account brings to life this modern-day emperor and the tumultuous era that he did so much to shape.
Jonathan Spence captures Mao in all his paradoxical grandeur and sheds light on the radical transformation he unleashed that still reverberates in China today.
Customer Reviews
Great story
A simple sketch of a person that changed so much of the modern China. The story is straightforward, without any coloration. It brings into focus the young man, who was curious, searching, and even charming, who is later to be made into something bigger than himself. A very fascinating story.