Mao's Last Revolution: The Chinese Cultural Revolution, 1966-1976

By Roderick MacFarquhar

Mao's Last Revolution

by Roderick MacFarquhar

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Mao's Last Revolution is a comprehensive and definitive account of the Chinese Cultural Revolution, one of the most significant and tumultuous events in modern history. Drawing on a wealth of new sources, Roderick MacFarquhar provides a detailed and nuanced account of the origins, development, and impact of the Cultural Revolution.

MacFarquhar argues that the Cultural Revolution was not simply a power struggle between Mao Zedong and his rivals, but a complex and multifaceted event that had a profound impact on Chinese society. He shows how the Cultural Revolution was used by Mao to purge his political opponents, to promote his own ideology, and to mobilize the masses in support of his policies.

MacFarquhar also examines the impact of the Cultural Revolution on Chinese culture and society. He shows how the Cultural Revolution led to the destruction of traditional values and institutions, and how it created a climate of fear and suspicion that lasted for years. He also discusses the long-term legacy of the Cultural Revolution, and how it continues to shape Chinese politics and society today.

Mao's Last Revolution is a magisterial work of scholarship that will be essential reading for anyone interested in the Chinese Cultural Revolution. It is a comprehensive and nuanced account of one of the most significant events in modern history, and it will undoubtedly shape our understanding of this complex and tumultuous period for years to come.

Praise for Mao's Last Revolution

"A brilliant and definitive account of the Chinese Cultural Revolution. MacFarquhar has written the definitive work on this complex and tumultuous event." - Jonathan Spence, author of The Search for Modern China

"A magisterial work of scholarship that will be essential reading for anyone interested in the Chinese Cultural Revolution. MacFarquhar has produced a comprehensive and nuanced account of one of the most significant events in modern history." - Ezra Vogel, author of Deng Xiaoping and the Transformation of China

"A major contribution to our understanding of the Chinese Cultural Revolution. MacFarquhar has written a clear and concise account of this complex and tumultuous event." - John King Fairbank, author of China: A New History

About the Author

Roderick MacFarquhar is a professor of government at Harvard University. He is the author of numerous books on Chinese history and politics, including The Origins of the Chinese Cultural Revolution, The Politics of China: The Eras of Mao and Deng, and China Under Mao: A Revolution Derailed.

Mao's Last Revolution

by Roderick MacFarquhar

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	6351 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Print length	:	752 pages

FREE