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Volume One: A Reader's Guide to China's Cultural Revolution
Long Description
Before entering the world of the Cultural Revolution, readers first need a map. This book is that map.
The Cultural Revolution (1966–1976) was one of the most turbulent periods in modern Chinese history. It changed the lives of millions of people. It also led to armed conflict in many parts of China. Yet for many readers outside China, the people, organizations, slogans, events, and battles of that time remain unfamiliar.
Written as a companion to the Growing Up in Mao's China memoir series, this guide explains the historical background behind the stories. Instead of covering the whole history of the Cultural Revolution, it focuses on the people, places, organizations, political campaigns, slogans, weapons, military equipment, and major events that appear throughout the memoirs.
One special feature of this guide is its coverage of the armed conflicts in Zhongjiang County, Sichuan Province. It explains how political struggle grew into war between rival groups, and introduces the weapons and military equipment used during those battles. These little-known events form an important part of the author's own experiences.
Clear, simple, and easy to use, this guide helps readers better understand both the memoirs and the history behind them.
Whether you are interested in modern Chinese history or are beginning to read the Growing Up in Mao's China series, this book is where your journey begins.
