| Mao Contributor(s): Lynch, Michael (Author) |
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ISBN: 1138122076 ISBN-13: 9781138122079 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $49.39 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 2017 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Biography & Autobiography | Historical - Biography & Autobiography | Political - Biography & Autobiography | Presidents & Heads Of State |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 2016049438 |
| Series: Routledge Historical Biographies |
| Physical Information: 0.8" H x 5.1" W x 7.8" (0.90 lbs) 324 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |