The Red Barbarians: The Life and Times of Mao Tse-Tung

The Red Barbarians: The Life and Times of Mao Tse-Tung is a comprehensive biography of Mao Zedong, the founding father of the People's Republic of China. Written by Roy MacGregor-Hastie, the book delves deep into Mao's life, from his birth in 1893 to his death in 1976.The book covers Mao's early years, including his education and political awakening, as well as his rise to power within the Chinese Communist Party. It also explores Mao's leadership during the Chinese Civil War, the establishment of the People's Republic of China, and his policies during the Great Leap Forward and the Cultural Revolution.MacGregor-Hastie provides a detailed analysis of Mao's political ideology and his impact on Chinese society and politics. The book also examines Mao's relationships with other key figures in Chinese history, including Chiang Kai-shek, Zhou Enlai, and Deng Xiaoping.Overall, The Red Barbarians is a comprehensive and insightful look at one of the most influential figures in modern Chinese history. It provides a balanced view of Mao's life and legacy, drawing on a wide range of sources to paint a nuanced portrait of a complex and controversial figure.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.