Bibliograph

China's leaders, from Mao to now, David Shambaugh

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China's leaders, from Mao to now, David Shambaugh

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

resource.biographical

contains biographical information

Illustrations

illustrationsportraits

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

China's leaders

Nature of contents

bibliography

Responsibility statement

David Shambaugh

Sub title

from Mao to now

Summary

Since the founding of the People's Republic of China over 70 years ago, five paramount leaders have shaped the fates and fortunes of the nation and the ruling Chinese Communist Party: Mao Zedong, Deng Xiaoping, Jiang Zemin, Hu Jintao, and Xi Jinping. Under their leaderships, China has undergone an extraordinary transformation from an undeveloped and insular country to a comprehensive world power. In this definitive study, Sinologist David Shambaugh offers a refreshing account of China's dramatic post-revolutionary history through the prism of those who ruled it. Covering the full scope of these leaders' personalities and policies, this is an illuminating guide to China's modern history and understanding how China has become the superpower of today

Table Of Contents

On China's leaders and leadership -- Mao Zedong: Populist tyrant -- Deng Xiaoping: Pragmatic Leninist -- Jiang Zemin: Bureaucratic politician -- Hu Jintao: Technocratic apparatchik -- Xi Jinping: Modern Emperor -- China's leaders in contrast

Target audience

adult

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