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The Tragedy of Liberation
A History of the Chinese Revolution, 1945-1957
Book • 2013
Frank Dikötter's 'The Tragedy of Liberation' chronicles Mao Zedong's ascension and the campaign to transform China, revealing a shocking history of terror and violence.
Drawing on previously classified documents and eyewitness accounts, the book provides a powerful narrative of the early years of the People's Republic of China, exposing the brutal policies implemented by the Communist Party.
Drawing on previously classified documents and eyewitness accounts, the book provides a powerful narrative of the early years of the People's Republic of China, exposing the brutal policies implemented by the Communist Party.
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Peter Robinson
Frank Dikötter
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Empire of Illusion: Frank Dikötter on Why China Isn’t a Superpower
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Niall Ferguson
Niall Ferguson: How Civilizations Collapse
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Tanner Greer
Scholarstage on Xi, War in Taiwan, the CCP Toolkit, and the Chinese Tradition
