Exploring Mao Zedong's Historical Perspectives

The chapter delves into Mao Zedong's deep understanding of Chinese history, his grand ambitions for China's global role, and the complex balance between the people and leaders in shaping history. It discusses the evolution of Chinese historiography, the challenges faced by new historians post-1980s, and the emergence of nationalist history borrowing from the West. The narrative also examines the impact of the Chinese Communist Party on traditional Confucian values and the Chinese approach to issues with a mix of pragmatism and historical exceptionalism.