Product Description

The career of Mao Zedong, one of the greatest radical leaders of modern times, is analyzed against the background of the momentous changes, that took place in China in the twentieth-century.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #191133 in Books
• Published on: 2004-06-03
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 288 pages

Review
'Readers gain not only a knowledge of Mao's life but a good introduction to China's history and with it an excellent analysis of the revolutionary in any age or country.' - Contemporary Review

From the Back Cover

Michael Lynch presents an engaging and thorough account of Mao's life and politics, making use of a wealth of primary and secondary sources. He locates Maoism in the broader context of twentieth century Chinese history, discussing the development of the Chinese Communist Party, the creation of the People's Republic of China and the Cultural Revolution, and the part played by Mao in the Cold War. Details of Mao's controversial private life as well as his political and philosophical thought add to this diverse picture of the influential leader.

This well-written biography will be essential reading to anyone interested in twentieth century China and its most memorable figure.

About the Author
Michael Lynch teaches history at the University of Leicester.

Customer Reviews

Great, Concise and Easy to Read
I bought this book as I was writing a research essay about China's Economic Policy and its influences between 1949-1965. The book is concise, easy to read and includes all the facts that you will need right across Mao's life.

I found it very informative and well written and out of the many books that I do have on the topic I personally believe this to be the most accessible and enjoyable to read.

It has a very useful Chronology at the start of the book and a great conclusion to Mao's rule at the end.

Very much worth the buy.