by Slavicek, Louise Chipley,
[ 01. English Non Fiction ] Series: Great military leaders of the 20th century Published by : Chelsea House Publishers, (Philadelphia :) Physical details: 116 p. : ill. ; 25 cm. Subject(s): Mao, Zedong, --1893-1976 --Military leadership. | Mao, Zedong, --1893-1976. | Heads of state. | China --History --1949-1976. | China --History --20th century. Year : 2003
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01. English Non Fiction
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
From the barrel of a gun: October 1, 1949 -- Finding a road: the early years: 1893-1921 -- Mao and the young Chinese communist movement: 1921-1930 -- The encirclement campaigns and the long march: 1930-1935 -- Fighting the Japanese and the Nationalists: 1936-1949 -- Confronting challenges at home and abroad: 1949-1959 -- An era of turmoil: 1960-1976.
A biography of Chinese leader Mao Zedong, discussing the battles that helped shape him and reasons behind his popularity among his countrymen.
Ages 12+.