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Mao Zedong Part 1: Peasant’s Son, Communist Rebel

Real Dictators

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Mao Zedong - A History of the Communist Party

In 1922, inspired by events in Russia, Mao joins the fledgling Chinese Communist Party. In 1924, the communists have blindsided by a turn of events they didn't see coming. Their bitter rivals, the nationalists, snatch power and establish themselves as China's government. By this time, Mao is a fully fledged left-wing activist who firmly believes that change in society must be driven by the people.

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