Трагедия освобождения | The Tragedy of Liberation

The Tragedy of Liberation

Frank Dikötter, 2017

Overview

This groundbreaking chronicle examines the violent early years of the People's Republic of China following the Communist victory in 1949. The book reveals that the period referred to by the Chinese Communist Party as 'liberation' was characterized by calculated terror and systematic violence, not peace or justice. It details Mao Zedong's campaign to transform the Chinese population into 'New People' after the defeat of Chiang Kai-shek. Drawing on hundreds of previously classified documents and secret police reports, the work sheds light on a largely untold history of the eight years preceding the Great Leap Forward.

Who it's for

• Readers interested in modern Chinese history.
• Those seeking to understand the early years of the People's Republic of China.
• Individuals interested in the impact of political transformation on ordinary citizens.

Key features

• Language: English
• Format: Paperback
• Publisher: Bloomsbury
• Year: 2017
• Pages: 400
• ISBN: 9781408886359