161 results for 'Tsetung, Mao'

Mao: A Very Short Introduction by Delia Davin provides a comprehensive portrait of one of the 20th century's most influential figures. This biography explores Mao Zedong's complex and multifaceted...

Mao: A Reinterpretation by Lee Feigon offers a fresh perspective on one of the most complex and controversial figures in modern history. Mr. Feigon argues that certain aspects of Mao's rule, such as...

Mao: The Unknown Story is a groundbreaking biography that shatters the myth of the Chinese leader. Written by bestselling author Jung Chang and her husband, historian Jon Halliday, this book is the...

Mao Zedong: A LifeJonathan Spence's biography brings to life the complex and enigmatic figure of Mao Zedong, from his humble beginnings in the provinces to his rise to absolute power.This sharply...

The Private Life of Chairman Mao: A Memoir of Mao's Personal Physician This extraordinary true story reveals the intimate life of one of history's most powerful and ruthless leaders, Mao Zedong. For...

Mao's Last Dancer tells the story of Li Cunxin's extraordinary journey from a desperately poor village in China to becoming one of the world's greatest ballet dancers.Raised during China's Cultural...

The Selected Works of Mao Zedong is a collection of writings by one of China's most influential leaders. Published in 2014, these selected works showcase Mao's Marxist-Leninist theories and military...

The Mao Case by Xiaolong Qiu is set in 1930s Shanghai, where the city's wealthy elite once resided. Now, their grand mansions have been acquired by influential businessmen and high-ranking Communist...

China Under Mao: A Revolution Derailed by Andrew G. WalderThis book tells the story of China's Communist Party, from its seizure of power in 1949 to the fall of the Maoist revolutionary state in 1976...

Chairman Mao's life was marked by both remarkable achievements and unimaginable horrors. This biography presents a fully updated and revised edition of Philip Short's masterly portrayal of the man...

The Battle for China's Past: Mao and the Cultural Revolution by Mobo Gao A critical re-examination of the Mao era and its impact on China, challenging the prevailing negative narrative. This book...

Mao's Last Dancer tells the remarkable true story of a young Chinese boy who was plucked from his village at the age of ten to become a ballet dancer. Despite facing incredible hardships, he turned...

China's Leaders From Mao to Now by David Shambaugh is a comprehensive study of China's post-revolutionary history through the lens of its five paramount leaders. This insightful guide explores the...

Mao Zedong Thought by Wang Fanxi is an analytical study that explores Maoism as a political movement and current of thought within the Marxist tradition. Written over fifty years ago, this book...

Angela Mao Special Edition: A Unique Insight into Her Life and Career. This special edition of Eastern Heroes Magazine is a rare opportunity to delve into the life and career of Angela Mao Ying, an...

China's Leaders From Mao to Now by David Shambaugh offers a comprehensive study of China's post-revolutionary history through the lens of its five paramount leaders. This insightful guide explores...

The Little Red Book Sayings of Chairman Mao By Sharif George and Mao Tse Tung Published by Parvus Magna Press in 2017. This collection is a modernised and annotated version of the original text,...

Mao II is a novel by Don DeLillo that explores the intersection of words and images in a world of political violence. When Bill Gray, a famous novelist, becomes embroiled in an event staged to force...

Taoist Meditation: The Mao-shan Tradition of Great Purity by Isabelle Robinet presents a comprehensive study of the ancient Mao-shan Taoist tradition, exploring its unique visionary cosmology, bodily...

Mao Cult Rhetoric and Ritual in China's Cultural Revolution by Daniel Leese explores the tumultuous history of the cult surrounding Mao Zedong during the Cultural Revolution. Through an analysis of...

Xi Van Fleet's memoir offers a chilling warning about the dangers of cultural Marxism in America. A survivor of Mao's Cultural Revolution as a schoolgirl, Xi recounts her harrowing experiences and...

In February 1972, two world leaders met for an hour in Beijing, changing the course of history. Richard Nixon, the first American president to visit China, and Mao Tse-tung, the enigmatic Communist...

Mao Zedong and China in the Twentieth-Century World: A Concise History is a comprehensive account of the life and thought of Mao Zedong, one of the most influential leaders of the 20th century...

These quotations from Chairman Mao Tse-Tung's writings and speeches offer a unique insight into the philosophic thought of one of China's most influential leaders.Published in 2022, this edition...

Knowledge Production in Mao-Era China: Learning from the MassesThis book explores how science and technology were developed in China during the Mao era, using primary sources such as science...

Mao's China and After: A History of the People's Republic, Third Edition by Maurice Meisner provides a comprehensive analysis of the People's Republic of China from its founding in 1949 to the late...

Don DeLillo: Mao II & Underworld (LOA #374) This definitive edition of Don DeLillo's works includes two masterpieces from his mid-career, published with new prefaces from the author. Mao II is a...

Access to History: Mao's China 1936-97, 4th Edition by Michael J. Lynch Develop a deeper understanding of China's complex history with this authoritative textbook, updated to meet the demands of...

China After Mao: The Rise of a SuperpowerA detailed account of China's transformation from a backwater economy in the 1970s to its current status as a global superpower. Drawing on hundreds of...

This revised and expanded edition of Occidentalism A Theory of Counter-Discourse in Post-Mao China offers a comprehensive study of the complex relationship between Western culture and Chinese culture...

Chinese Spies From Chairman Mao to Xi Jinping by Roger Faligot A century-long history of espionage revealed through previously unseen papers and insider accounts. The story of Chinese spies is one of...

China's economic success has long been seen as a departure from communist ideology. However, Christopher Marquis and Kunyuan Qiao argue that Mao Zedong's principles continue to shape Chinese...

China's New Red Guards: The Return of Radicalism and the Rebirth of Mao Zedong by Jude Blanchette explores two significant trends in contemporary China, both of which point to a revival of Mao...

Music as Mao's Weapon: Remembering the Cultural Revolution by Lei X. Ouyang explores how propaganda music created during China's Cultural Revolution (1966-1976) continues to evoke strong emotions and...

Tombstone: The Untold Story of Mao's Great Famine by Jisheng Yang is a groundbreaking work that sheds light on one of history's most devastating tragedies. Despite being one of the deadliest man-made...

Chinese Spies From Chairman Mao to Xi Jinping By Roger Faligot The story of Chinese spies is one that spans centuries and has shaped global events. This account, based on previously unseen papers and...

The Mao Suit: A Pioneering History of Dress in Communist China Antonia Finnane's groundbreaking study explores the transformation of clothing protocols in state employees following the founding of...

Located in Manchuria, China's northeastern region, the Anshan Iron and Steel Works (Angang) was Mao-era China's most significant industrial enterprise. From 1915 to 2000, its history reveals the...

Mary Li's memoir offers a powerful and uplifting story about chasing an impossible dream and sacrificing one's ambition for love. A mother like no other, Mary Li shares her extraordinary journey from...

The Long March: 1934-35 A pivotal moment in modern Chinese history, this book tells the epic story of how a routed group of Chinese Communists marched tens of thousands of miles with Mao Zedong into...

The Great Famine: A History of China's Most Devastating Catastrophe Between 1958 and 1962, one of the greatest catastrophes in human history unfolded in China. Mao Zedong's Great Leap Forward, an...

The Last Boat Out of Shanghai: The Epic Story of the Chinese Who Fled Mao's Revolution by Helen Zia. In 1949, China's Communist revolution led to one of the largest mass migrations in history, as...

The Age of Openness: China before Mao The early twentieth century is often seen as a period of turmoil in China's modern history, but Frank Dikötter argues that this era was marked by a significant...

This innovative study explores the role of artists who traveled to China's countryside in support of Mao's communist revolution. From its origins as Red Army propaganda teams to its development into...

Edexcel GCSE History: Mao's China, 1945-1976 Student Book provides comprehensive coverage of the essential content in the new specification. Using detailed narrative, sources, timelines and key...

The Souls of China: A 'Great Awakening' in Modern China Ian Johnson's groundbreaking book explores the surprising resurgence of religion and spirituality in China, a country that once sought to...

China's Cold War experience has been shaped by Beijing's significant role in the global conflict between the United States and the Soviet Union. This comprehensive study explores how China navigated...

The Secret Piano Born into a middle-class family in post-war China, Xiao-Mei Zhu's musical talent became apparent at an early age. Trained by her mother, she quickly developed into a prodigy,...

Help students achieve success in Edexcel AS/A-level History with this comprehensive revision guide. Key content coverage is combined with exam preparation activities and exam-style questions to...

China and the New Maoists by Kerry Brown and Simone van Nieuwenhuizen explores the complex legacy of Mao Zedong in contemporary China. Forty years after his death, Mao remains a highly visible figure...

Maoism: A Global History by Julia Lovell is a thought-provoking exploration of the enduring legacy of Mao Zedong's revolutionary ideas. For decades, the West has viewed Maoism as an outdated...

The Qing Empire and the Opium War: The Collapse of the Heavenly Dynasty by Haijian Mao offers a fresh perspective on one of China's most pivotal conflicts. Drawing on over ten years of research, Mao...

Learn to draw all kinds of cute cats in various situations through 75 step-by-step tutorials. This mini edition features popular artist Bichi Mao's interpretations of cats' different attitudes, from...

A comprehensive reference grammar for Māori, this book provides detailed explanations and examples of modern sentence types. It guides readers through the language, progressing from simple words and...

Sanmao's Journey to the HeartA biography that explores the life and experiences of a woman who changed millions of Asian readers' perceptions of Spain.Born in Madrid in the late 1960s, Sanmao...

Discover the rich history and culture of Aotearoa's indigenous people, the Maori. From their great Polynesian migration to present-day sport and politics, this introduction explores the world of the...

Jim Corbett's gripping tales of tracking and killing man-eating tigers in rural India are as relevant today as they were when first published. In 1907, he was approached to deal with a particularly...

Learn the basics of the Māori language with Maori Made Easy For Everyday Learners. This user-friendly guide connects the dots between words and phrases, allowing you to take control of your learning...

Learn the basics of the Maori language with this beginner's guide. Designed for travelers, students, and anyone looking to communicate in New Zealand, this book covers essential phrases and...

The Maori-Polynesian Comparative Dictionary is a culturally significant work that has been preserved and made available to the public. First published in 1891, this dictionary presents a...

Jim Corbett's remarkable story is one of bravery and selflessness. In the 1920s and 30s, he tackled a series of man-eating tigers and leopards that had been terrorising villages in Kumaon, India.Born...

A comprehensive guide to Māori place names, their meanings and origins, is now in its fourth edition. This handy reference book provides concise answers to questions about the most common and notable...

A beautiful collection of Maori myths, retold by Peter Gossage in his own memorable style. These eight essential stories have captivated children in New Zealand for generations with their dramatic...

Atamarie Turei's journey reaches its epic conclusion in this sweeping tale of courage and sisterhood. As New Zealand enters the dawn of the twentieth century, Atamarie enrolls as the first female...

The Burning Forest: A Critical Account of India's War Against the Maoists In the heart of India, a brutal conflict has raged for years, pitting the government against a group of armed insurgents...

The Maori: The History and Legacy of New Zealand's Indigenous People A comprehensive exploration of the history and legacy of New Zealand's indigenous people, the Maori. In 1769, Captain James Cook's...

This 2007 edition of On Guerrilla Warfare is a seminal study of unconventional warfare tactics. Mao Tse-tung's analysis of guerrilla operations, based on his own experiences and interpretations of...

The Truth of the Ancient Ways: A Critical Biography of the Swordsman Yamaoka Tesshū This biography by Anatoliy Anshin offers a fresh perspective on the life of Yamaoka Tesshu, a renowned Japanese...

Tracing the decline of te reo Māori from 1800 to 1899, Paul Moon examines the impact of prolonged colonisation on New Zealand's indigenous language. Drawing on published and archival material, oral...

The Maoism of PRC History Against Dominant Trends in Anglophone Academia by Aminda Smith and Fabio Lanza explores how Chinese scholars have challenged traditional understandings of People's Republic...

The New Zealand War is a story about a young man who finds his place in a team despite not being popular among his peers. He discovers that his determination and good temper make him valuable to the...

Birding Hotspots in the Algarve Lagoa and Monchique offers expert guidance for birdwatchers exploring the western Algarve. Two significant wetlands, the Alvor and Arade estuaries, attract a range of...

Aroha: Ancient Maori Wisdom for a Contented Life Lived in Harmony with Our Planet Discover how to cultivate happiness and kindness in your daily life through traditional Maori wisdom. Dr Hinemoa...

Introducing Maori Philosophy: Indigenous Thinking from Aotearoa. This concise introduction to Maori philosophy explores the symbolic systems and worldviews of New Zealand's Indigenous peoples,...

The Tragedy of Liberation: A History of the Chinese Revolution 1945-1957 by Frank Dikötter In 1949, Mao Zedong's communist forces took control of China, but instead of bringing liberation, they...

Red Star Over China by Edgar Snow A groundbreaking account of the Chinese Communist movement and its leaders, written by the first Westerner to meet Mao Tse-tung in 1936. This influential work...

Awakening China: Politics, Culture, and Class in the Nationalist Revolution by John Fitzgerald explores how China's awakening as a historical narrative relates to its people's political...

Point of Departure is a collection of eyewitness accounts from James Cameron's experiences during significant world events.Cameron recounts his encounters with key figures, including Mao Tse-tung and...

Deng Xiaoping A Revolutionary Life by Alexander Pantsov and Steven I. Levine is a comprehensive biography that explores the life of China's former paramount leader. Based on newly discovered...

The Woman Back from Moscow: In Pursuit of Beauty A Novel by Ha Jin is a powerful and insightful novel that delves into the multifaceted history of China's Communist Party. Based on the life of...

Wish Lanterns: Young Lives in New ChinaAlec Ash's vivid account of young China as it comes of age, told through the individual stories of six young Chinese.Born after Mao, these millennials face...

This comprehensive history of China from 1911 to 1976 explores the country's authoritarian states and their impact on modern Chinese society.From the fall of the Qing dynasty to the rise of Mao...

Making China Modern: From the Great Qing to Xi JinpingA thought-provoking exploration of China's history and its path to modernity, this book delves into the country's creative adaptation and...

The New Modernist Studies by Douglas Mao A comprehensive collection that reconsiders the achievements and challenges of the new modernist studies as both a mode of inquiry and an institutional...

Frank Dikötter's sweeping study explores how twentieth-century dictators exploited the cult of personality to maintain power.The author examines the propaganda and cults surrounding leaders like...

Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress is a powerful tale of transformation set against the backdrop of Mao's cultural revolution. Two young men, forced to endure harsh conditions in 're-education'...

A first-hand account of life in China during a tumultuous period. This memoir follows the author's journey from childhood in Beijing to exile in the countryside, offering a unique perspective on the...

Diplomatic Incidents: A Reluctant Traveler's TalesThis humorous memoir chronicles the author's 25 years as a wife to a UK diplomat, navigating cultural collisions and global misunderstandings with...

Patternmaking for Jacket and Coat Design provides a comprehensive guide to creating iconic jacket and coat designs. By exploring the history behind seven influential garments - including the blazer,...

Chinese Love Poetry brings together forty iconic poems from China's rich literary heritage, spanning over two thousand years. From the earliest known works in the Book of Songs to twentieth-century...

The Generalissimo: Chiang Kai-shek and the Struggle for Modern ChinaThis biography provides a comprehensive and lively account of Chiang Kai-shek's life, from his rise to power in 1920s China to his...

Enzo Traverso's Revolution offers a comprehensive and thought-provoking exploration of the intellectual history behind 19th and 20th-century revolutions.This book brings together a diverse range of...

The Vietnam War 1956-75 by Andrew Wiest is a concise and fully illustrated introduction to America's most divisive war. The US entered the conflict with confidence in its Cold War doctrines, but the...

Set against the backdrop of China's far west region, this captivating coming-of-age novel explores the transformative power of language. When a new teacher arrives in Urumqi, twelve-year-old Love Liu...

The House of Yan: A Family at the Heart of a Century in Chinese History by Lan Yan. This memoir recounts the extraordinary story of the Yan family's history, intertwined with China's transformation...

Chinese Dress: From the Qing Dynasty to the Present DayThis comprehensive and sumptuously illustrated book explores the evolution of Chinese clothing from court and formal costumes to everyday...

This final volume completes Henry Kissinger's major work of contemporary history, offering a narrative full of startling insights and candour. It begins with the resignation of Nixon, providing a...

The Cultural Revolution's darkest secrets are revealed in this powerful and thought-provoking account. Between 500,000 to 2 million people lost their lives during this period, yet the true extent of...

Chinese Buddhism: A Thematic History explores the fundamental principles and practices of Chinese Buddhism, providing a comprehensive introduction to the subject for students and those seeking a...