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China: The Life and Times of Chairman Mao

How to Invent a Country

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The Struggles of Leadership in Wartime China

This chapter explores the intricate leadership dynamics in China during World War II and the civil war, contrasting the Communist Party with the Nationalist Party and Chiang Kai-shek. It examines Mao's transformative impact on China amidst significant upheavals and the societal pressures faced by the nation, revealing the stark realities behind its aspirations.

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