Forging Leninism in China: Mao and the Remaking of the Chinese Communist Party, 1927-1934 (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781316513569)

Forging Leninism in China is a re-examination of the events of the Chinese revolution and the transformation of the Chinese Communist Party from the years 1927 to 1934. Describing the transformation of the party as 'the forging of Leninism', Joseph Fewsmith offers a clear analysis of the development of the party. Drawing on supporting statements of party leaders and a wealth of historical material, he demonstrates how the Chinese Communist Party reshaped itself to become far more violent, more hierarchical, and more militarized during this time. He highlights the role of local educated youth in organizing the Chinese revolution, arguing that it was these local organizations, rather than Mao, who introduced Marxism into the countryside. Fewsmith presents a vivid story of local social history and conflict between Mao's revolutionaries and local Communists.

Author: Joseph Fewsmith
ISBN-10: 1316513564
ISBN-13: 9781316513569
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 02/24/2022
Pages: 224
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 9.20h x 6.20w x 0.77d

Review Citation(s):
Choice 12/01/2022