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Mao Zedong: A Life Soft cover - 2006
by Spence, Jonathan
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- Fine
- Paperback
- first
This intimate portrait of Mao Zedong, one of the most formidable and elusive rulers in modern history, introduces the essential background about the Chinese leader, including his relations with family, friends, and confidential assistants, as well as his youthful writings, poems, letters, and drafts of speeches.
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Details
- Title Mao Zedong: A Life
- Author Spence, Jonathan
- Binding Soft cover
- Edition First Paperback
- Condition Used - Fine
- Pages 188
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Penguin Books, New York
- Date 2006
- Features Bibliography, Maps, Price on Product - Canadian, Table of Contents
- Bookseller's Inventory # 062095
- ISBN 9780143037729 / 0143037722
- Weight 0.35 lbs (0.16 kg)
- Dimensions 7.06 x 5.28 x 0.55 in (17.93 x 13.41 x 1.40 cm)
- Ages 18 to UP years
- Grade levels 13 - UP
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Themes
- Chronological Period: 20th Century
- Cultural Region: Asian - General
- Cultural Region: Asian - Chinese
- Cultural Region: East Asian
- Ethnic Orientation: Asian - Chinese
- Library of Congress subjects Mao, Zedong, Heads of state - China
- Dewey Decimal Code B
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Summary
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.
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.