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Book SynopsisIn this text, the authors argue that Chairman Mao can best be compared to a specific imperial predecessor, Ming Taizu, the 14th century peasant rebel who founded the Ming dynasty. They examine imperial predecessors and the elements linking Mao and Taizu.
Trade ReviewThe parallels of Mao's career and that of Zhu are fascinating and instructive, and this thoughtful and well-documented book throws new light on them. * China Quarterly *
The authors of this book should be commended for taking on such a large and complex issue. * The China Journal *
Table of ContentsPart 1 Part I: Introduction Chapter 2 Mao and Imperial Autocracy: Previous Studies Chapter 3 Other Imperial Predecessors Chapter 4 Causes of the Similar Autocracy of Mao and Zhu Chapter 5 Maoism as Anti-Elitism: The Debates in China and the West Chapter 6 The Autocratic Rule of Zhu Yuangzhang (1368–1398) Chapter 7 Zhu Yuangzhang on the Rectification of Ming Society Chapter 8 Autocratic Elements in Mao's Theory and Practice Chapter 9 Similarities in the Words and Deeds of Mao and Zhu Chapter 10 Notes, Part I Part 11 Part II: Critiques of Autocracy in the PRC Chapter 12 Introduction Chapter 13 Zhu Yuanzhang Chapter 14 Shanghai Museum Chapter 15 Wang Hongjiang Chapter 16 Chen Xinquan Chapter 17 Chen Gaohua Chapter 18 Guo Hounan Chapter 19 Mao Zedong Chapter 20 Shengwulian Chapter 21 Ma Yanwen Chapter 22 Wang Xizhe Chapter 23 Wang Ruoshui Chapter 24 Yan Jiaqi Part 25 Bibliography Part 26 Glossary Part 27 Index Part 28 About the Authors
