Mao Zedong: A Life

Mao Zedong: A Life

Edizione: Reprint
Lingua: Inglese
Formato: Kindle
ISBN 10: 1101077042
ISBN 13: 9781101077047
Data di pubblicazione: January 1st, 2006
Editore: Penguin Books
Pagine: 220

Generi: Biography, Autobiography & Memoir, History

Jonathan D. Spence delves into the complex life of Mao Zedong, illuminating the intricacies of his influential role in shaping modern China. With a keen understanding of Chinese politics and culture, Spence paints a vivid portrait of Mao, exploring not just his political maneuvers but also the personal experiences that shaped his ideology. Through rich narrative and careful scholarship, he offers insights into Mao's rise to power, his revolutionary vision, and the profound impact of his leadership on the nation and its people.

As Mao navigates the tumultuous waters of political upheaval, Spence captures the contradictions inherent in his character and policies. The narrative draws readers into a historical context that reveals the ambitions and failures that accompanied Mao's quest for control. By intertwining historical events with Mao's personal journey, Spence invites readers to reflect on the man behind the myth and the enduring legacy of his tumultuous tenure in power.

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