| Author: | Michael Lynch | ISBN: | 9781351779289 |
| Publisher: | Taylor and Francis | Publication: | May 2, 2017 |
| Imprint: | Routledge | Language: | English |
| Author: | Michael Lynch |
| ISBN: | 9781351779289 |
| Publisher: | Taylor and Francis |
| Publication: | May 2, 2017 |
| Imprint: | Routledge |
| Language: | English |
Michael Lynch’s second edition of Mao examines the life of this controversial figure. Opening with a detailed chronology, it delves into Mao’s younger years and tracks his gradual rise to power, with a chapter dedicated to the cult status that surrounded him.
Through a wealth of primary and secondary sources and a balanced consideration of the conflicting views that surround Mao’s leadership, this book provides a thorough exploration of Mao’s political and private life. Key features of the second edition include a detailed analysis of the Long March, an account of Sino-Japanese relations and an assessment of Mao’s ongoing legacy.
This biography will be essential reading for anyone interested in Mao and the politics of twentieth-century China.
Michael Lynch’s second edition of Mao examines the life of this controversial figure. Opening with a detailed chronology, it delves into Mao’s younger years and tracks his gradual rise to power, with a chapter dedicated to the cult status that surrounded him.
Through a wealth of primary and secondary sources and a balanced consideration of the conflicting views that surround Mao’s leadership, this book provides a thorough exploration of Mao’s political and private life. Key features of the second edition include a detailed analysis of the Long March, an account of Sino-Japanese relations and an assessment of Mao’s ongoing legacy.
This biography will be essential reading for anyone interested in Mao and the politics of twentieth-century China.
