Publisher's Synopsis
The Cultural Revolution was a watershed event in the history of the People's Republic of China. In this book, the authors explain Mao's Machiavellian role in masterminding it, documenting the Hobbesian state which ensued.
About the Publisher
Founded in 1913, Harvard University Press is the publisher of such classic works as John Rawls's A Theory of Justice, E. O. Wilson's On Human Nature, and Helen Vendler's Dickinson. The Press continues to be a leading publisher of convergent works in the sciences, humanities, and social sciences, while also taking bold steps in exciting new directions, from innovative partnerships, to a diverse translation program, to an expanded commitment to facilitating scholarly conversation around the globe.
