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Mao Zedong remains one of the most influential and controversial figures of the twentieth century. The Legacy of Mao Zedong offers a balanced, authoritative account of his life, ideas, and enduring impact on China and the world. This book explores how Mao adapted Marxism-Leninism to China's agrarian society, creating Maoism-a doctrine that shaped the Chinese Revolution and the People's Republic. It examines his landmark policies, from land reform and the Great Leap Forward to the Cultural Revolution, analyzing their ambitions, consequences, and human costs. Beyond domestic campaigns, the book highlights Mao's strategic vision, including China's nuclear program and the cultural influence of the Little Red Book. It situates Mao in a global context, comparing him with leaders such as Lenin, Stalin, Ho Chi Minh, and Fidel Castro, while tracing Maoism's influence on revolutionary movements across Asia, Latin America, and beyond. The Legacy of Mao Zedong is ideal for historians, political scientists, students, and general readers. It provides a clear, comprehensive guide to understanding Mao's complex role in modern Chinese history and his contested legacy in global revolutionary thought.

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