China’s Revolution & the Quest for a Socialist Future w/ Ken Hammond
Guerrilla History
Understanding and Overcoming Western Power
The power of the west must be understood to be overcome. People in China looked at the west for learning and critique, leading to the rebellion and overthrow of the imperial system in the early 20th century, ending 2000 years of imperial rule. The attempt to establish a liberal democracy was short-lived, leading to a warlord era. In response, figures like Sayon Pei and Lita Zhao initiated the new culture movement, focusing on new ideas such as science and democracy. The Bolshevik revolution had a significant impact on China, as it introduced the concept of a people's government, diverging from the western model.
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