A Reference Guide to the Cultural Revolution : Major Events, Key Figures, Documents, Concepts, and Groups

By: Javens, Mack

Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. The Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution was a violent mass movement in the People's Republic of China that started in 1966 and officially ended with Mao Zedong's death in 1976. It resulted in social, political, and economic upheaval; widespread persecution; and the destruction of antiques, historical sites, and culture. Read all about the Cultural Revolution with chapters on its major events, key figures, documents, concepts, and major groups.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1241723397
• ISBN13: 9781241723392
• Release Date: January 1
• Publisher: Webster's Digital Services
• Length: 218 Pages
• Weight: 0.88 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.4" x 9.7"