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173. Chairman Mao & the Cultural Revolution

The Rest Is History

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This chapter explores the origins of the Cultural Revolution in China, beginning on August 19, 1966, and the aggressive role of the Red Guards in dismantling traditional culture. It examines the far-reaching consequences of this upheaval on society and individuals, supported by historical insights and statistics.

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