The Battle For China's Past: Mao and the Cultural Revolution

--Shows that the Mao era was benficial for most Chinese citizens--

"A powerful mixture of political passion and original research, a brave polemic against the fashionable view on China. ... Aims a knockout blow at Jung Chang’s recent book on Mao, which Bush and the conservatives rave-reviewed." Gregor Benton, Professor of Chinese History, University of Cardiff

"This important book opens a much needed window onto Chinese perceptions of the country's post-Mao direction. ... Highlight…