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Jung Chang presents a comprehensive biography of Mao Zedong that blends traditional political history with a close look at her subject’s interactions with women. The work covers Mao’s rise to power, his governance of China from 1949 onward, and key moments that illuminate his leadership style and personal life. By weaving these two threads, the biography offers a nuanced portrait of one of 20th‑century China’s most influential figures.
First publish date: 2002
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Political Biography
Authors: Jung Chang
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