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Quotations from Chairman Mao Tse-tung (The Little Red Book) & Other Works

This volume compiles a selection of Mao Zedong's most influential quotes and political writings, offering insights into his ideologies and leadership style. It includes extracts from The Little Red Book, a widely distributed and iconic text in China, which encapsulates Mao's political thought and revolutionary principles. more

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Mao Zedong
Mao Zedong

Mao Zedong, born on December 26, 1893, in Xiangtan County, Hunan Province, and died on September 9, 1976. He was one of the founders of the Communist Party of China and served as the Chairman of the People's Republic of China. Mao played a significant role in the history of China's revolution and construction, proposing many theories and practices with profound influence. more

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