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Dr. Li Zhisui, who served as Mao Zedong’s personal physician for twenty‑two years, offers an unprecedented look at the Chinese ruler’s private and political world. His firsthand accounts reveal Mao’s intimate discussions with his inner circle, clarify his attitudes toward the United States and the Soviet Union, and illuminate key decisions such as the Great Leap Forward, the shelling of Quemoy and Matsu, and the invitation to the American table tennis team that preceded President Nixon’s visit. Li also provides detailed portraits of other top leaders, including Zhou Enlai, and sheds light on Mao’s personal habits, relationships, and the circumstances surrounding his death.
First publish date: 1994
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Political Biography
Authors: Li Zhisui
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