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Mao's Great Famine: The History Of China's Most Devastating Catastrophe, 1958-62

Mao's Great Famine: The History Of China's Most Devastating Catastrophe, 1958-62

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by Frank Dikötter
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Between 1958 and 1962, 45 million Chinese people were worked, starved or beaten to death. Mao Zedong threw his country into a frenzy with the Great Leap Forward, an attempt to catch up with and overtake the Western world in less than fifteen years. It led to one of the greatest catastrophes the world has ever known. Dikotter's extraordinary research within Chinese archives brings together for the first time what happened in the corridors of power with the everyday experiences of ordinary people, giving voice to the dead and disenfranchised. This groundbreaking account definitively recasts the history of the People's Republic of China.

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ISBN13: 9781408810033
ISBN10: 1408810034
Language: English
Series: People's Trilogy
Publisher: Bloomsbury Uk
Publication Year: 2011
Format: Paperback

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    In-depth look at China's devastating Great Leap Forward.

  • Who is this book for?

    If you're interested in understanding a pivotal yet tragic chapter of modern history, this book offers a thorough and detailed account of Mao's Great Famine. Dikotter's meticulous research uncovers the complexities behind this catastrophe, blending official archives with personal stories that give voice to those who suffered. It's a compelling read for anyone wanting a comprehensive perspective on one of China's darkest moments.
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