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Mao Michael Lynch (University of Leicester, UK)

Mao By Michael Lynch (University of Leicester, UK)

Mao by Michael Lynch (University of Leicester, UK)

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Mao by Michael Lynch (University of Leicester, UK)

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.

Mao Reviews

'Perhaps more than any other historical figure, Mao Zedong remains a paradox - was he a revolutionary visionary, a bloodthirsty tyrant, or a combination of the two? In this second edition, Michael Lynch deftly explores the contradictions and conflicts within Mao's political ideology and personal life by rooting Maoism within its sociopolitical context. Approachable and highly readable, Mao is certain to become a key text for scholars and students alike.'

Emily Baum, University of California, Irvine

'In his concise yet penetrating narrative, Lynch steps out of the Western ideological framework to examine Mao Zedong on his own terms. He skilfully places Mao in the broader context of tumultuous twentieth century China, which was forced to grapple with the twin burdens of her proud and glorious historical past and the bleak reality of a world order dominated in almost every way by foreign powers. This nuanced and vividly written biography is a must-read to understand why Mao Zedong continues to be revered in China, both officially and among a wide segment of Chinese society.'

Xing Hang, Brandeis University

About Michael Lynch (University of Leicester, UK)

Michael Lynch is an Honorary Fellow of the University of Leicester and specialises in European and Far Eastern history. He has contributed to a number of television documentaries on modern historical themes, and his publications include Hitler (2013), Authoritarian States (2015) and China 1939-1997 (2016).

Table of Contents

List of maps

Chronology

Introduction

1 Young Mao

2 Mao the Communist and Nationalist: 1921-30

3 From Futian to the Long March: 1930-35

4 The Yanan years: 1935-43

5 Years of triumph: 1943-50

6 Emperor of the Blue Ants: 1950-62

7 The Cult of Mao and the Cultural Revolution: 1962-76

8 Mao Zedong: an assessment

Further reading

Index

Additional information

NGR9781138122079
9781138122079
1138122076
Mao by Michael Lynch (University of Leicester, UK)
Michael Lynch (University of Leicester, UK)
Routledge Historical Biographies
New
Paperback
Taylor & Francis Ltd
2017-05-02
306
N/A
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