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Jon Halliday is a British historian and writer specializing in modern history. Together, they collaborated on this extensive biography of Mao Zedong, combining Chang’s personal insight into Chinese society with Halliday’s historical expertise.
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Mao: The Unknown Story
This comprehensive biography of Mao Zedong, written by Jung Chang and Jon Halliday, presents a detailed and controversial portrait of the Chinese leader. Drawing on extensive research and interviews, the authors depict Mao as a ruthless and manipulative figure whose policies and ambitions caused immense suffering in China. The book challenges the traditional heroic image of Mao, offering a critical reassessment of his role in Chinese and world history.
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From Shaoshan to Changsha: The Making of a Revolutionary Ego
Mao’s childhood in Shaoshan, as we uncovered, was not the tale of a humble boy driven by compassion for peasants. His family background was relatively comfortable; his father was a prosperous farmer, stern and pragmatic. Mao’s early years were characterized less by hardship than by impatience with a...
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Rising Within the Party: The Art of Control
When Mao joined the fledgling Chinese Communist Party, he positioned himself quickly as a master of factional politics. The Party’s origins were cooperative and intellectual, closely tied to the Soviet Comintern’s guidance. But Mao’s instinct ran counter to the internationalist spirit—he preferred a...
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About Jon Halliday
Jon Halliday is a British historian and writer specializing in modern history. Together, they collaborated on this extensive biography of Mao Zedong, combining Chang’s personal insight into Chinese society with Halliday’s historical expertise.
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