Mao s sayings, printed in a little red book, were distributed during the cultural revolution. Jung chang is the bestselling author of wild swans, which the asian wall street journal called the most widely read book about china, and mao. Her books have been translated into more than forty languages and sold more than fifteen million copies outside mainland china, where they are both. The books alternative title the little red book was coined by the west for its. The little red book the new antiquarian the blog of. It has lots of spelling errors and some of the pages the text looks warped like someone just photo copied another book. Maos little red book, common name for the pocketsize edition of quotations from chairman mao tsetung. Jun 19, 2017 the books wild swans covers that time period with the third character. Labours john mcdonnell reads from the chinese communist leader mao zedongs little red book during his response on wednesday to george osbornes autumn statement. He has published more than ten books, among them the bolsheviks and the chinese revolution 19191927 and mao.
Nov 25, 2015 labours john mcdonnell reads from the chinese communist leader mao zedongs little red book during his response on wednesday to george osbornes autumn statement. Communist china originally followed the ways of the u. Book c smallest english edition in 1968 first edition. Quotations from chairman mao tsetung complete and unexpurgated.
Its estimated that around 900million copies have been printed. Below is recorded the entirety of mao s little red book. The little red schoolbook, published in denmark in 1969. By tags chairman mao, china, cultural revolution, member news, exhibitions, grolier club, 1960s, little red book, mao zedong the 1960s was a decade of both discovery and protest, riots and revolutions, from antiwar marches, assassinations of world leaders, mans first landing on the moon, and the birth of a new brand of music led by the beatles. Maos little red book mao zedongs little red book quotations from chairman mao. Red book liberal party of canada, policy platform for the 1993 election. A complex figure, he was champion of the poor and brutal tyrant, poet and despot. Shadow chancellor john mcdonnell threw a copy of maos little red book at george osborne. New and amplified by mao tsetung and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. When john mcdonnell read a quote from chairman mao in parliament, jaws hit the floor.
As you consider and paraphrase each of maos sayings taken from his little red book, reflect on how. Oct 02, 2012 mao zedong was one of the most important figures of the twentieth century, the most important in the history of modern china. The little red book was first published by the chinese government in 1966 and owes its popularity to the cultural revolution of the 60s and 70s. Beijing made easy beijing history the little red book. This is an original chairman mao quotation book from cultural revolution. Her books have been translated into more than forty languages and sold more than fifteen million. Only the bible has been printed more, and it had a head start of almost 2000 years. The political currency of maos little red book duration. Red book of varieties and schemes, lecture notes by mathematician david mumford on the theory of schemes. Mao tsetungs controversial little red book will be reprinted in china some see the reprinting of the little red book as the harbinger of a revival of maoist philosophy in china. Mao s world famous little red book was actually written by a jew, israel epstein, mao tse tungs minister of finance minister of appropriations and rothschilds agent.
Quotations from chairman mao tsetung simplified chinese. Sep 30, 20 mao tsetungs controversial little red book will be reprinted in china some see the reprinting of the little red book as the harbinger of a revival of maoist philosophy in china. Dec 26, 20 chairman mao zedong l signs a copy of his little red book for sidney rittenberg r in beijing, 1966. Customers who viewed this item also viewed these digital items. We publish material on notable communists, the history of class struggles and the ongoing communist movements. Mar 16, 2016 actually titled quotations from chairman mao tsetung, it is a book of snippets from speeches and writings of the former communist leader. Pantsov and levine show maos relentless drive to succeed, vividly describing his growing role in the nascent communist party of china. The beige book, or the summary of commentary on current economic conditions, a qualitative report on the state of the us economy based on anecdotal. Weve talked a lot about chairman mao over the past few months, from his birth all the way up to the cultural revolution. Quotations from chairman mao tsetung it is a bilingual book, in two languages. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Chairman mao zedong mao was the leader of chinas communist party from 1949 until his death in 1976.
Quotations from chairman mao tsetung is a book of statements from speeches and writings by mao zedong mao tsetung, the former chairman of the communist party of china, published from 1964 to about 1976 and widely distributed during the cultural revolution. Mao zhuxi yulu is a book of statements from speeches and writings by mao zedong formerly romanized as mao tsetung, the former chairman of the communist party of china, published from 1964 to about 1976 and widely distributed during the cultural revolution. During this dangerous time, not carrying, reading and quoting the book would have been seen as a sign of divergence from maos way, which could lead to ostracisation. Buy chairman mao tsetung little red book of quotations communist propaganda. A revolution is not a dinner party, or writing an essay, or painting a picture, or doing embroidery. Very, very interesting, although id warn you that the authors take for granted that you already have some familiarity with chinese culture, the great leap forward, the cultural revolution, and pop culture. A global history kindle edition by cook, alexander c download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Mar 31, 2014 this book of scholarly essays highlights the global impact of the little red book and the cult of mao during and beyond the 1960s. Read it now enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download. Book, b, maos quotations, 589, pages, chinese and english. The largescale publication of quotations from chairman mao tsetung is a vital measure for enabling the broad masses to grasp mao tsetungs thought and for promoting the revolutionization. A comprehensive, authoritative new study that challenges the received wisdom regarding maos relationship with stalin and the soviet union.
The little red book of chairman mao main home page. Who is chairman mao and what is his little red book. Buy chairman mao tsetung little red book of quotations communist propaganda english by mao tsetung isbn. John mcdonnell under fire for quoting mao zedong in commons. Mao zedongs most popular book is quotations from chairman mao tsetung. The red book of guerrilla warfare paperback january 28, 2010 by mao zedong author, shawn conners editor 3. Imagine yourself a chinese citizen during the chinese cultural revolution. However, this book s inclusion in the penguin series indicates that it is an respectable resource. Although mao led his people through periods of great social and economic hardship, he remained one of the most beloved leaders in world history while alive, and even after his death.
Below is recorded the entirety of maos little red book. As its title implies, it is a collection of quotations excerpted from mao zedongs past speeches and publications. Quotations from chairman mao zedong, better known in the west as the little red book, was published by the government of the peoples republic of china from april 1964 until approximately 1976. Quotations from mao tse tung marxists internet archive. Spences major focus is this remarkable ascension to power, so readers who want to learn more specifics about the cultural revolution, for example, or mao s later life and death will be disappointed. Used items may not include supplementary materials such as cds or access codes. Annotated quotations from chairman mao by john defrancis. The little red book has produced a wide array of sales and distribution figures. The unknown story with jon halliday, which was described by time as an atom bomb of a book. Sidney rittenberg from 1944, when the 23yearold sidney rittenberg first arrived in. This book of scholarly essays highlights the global impact of the little red book and the cult of mao during and beyond the 1960s. Quotations from chairman mao tsetung little red book. Jan 06, 2014 chairman maos little red book posted by sasha on jan 6, 2014 in culture, education, government, housing weve talked a lot about chairman mao over the past few months, from his birth all the way up to the cultural revolution. John mcdonnell under fire for quoting mao zedong in.
Books by mao zedong author of quotations from chairman mao. However, this books inclusion in the penguin series indicates that it is an respectable resource. Quotations from chairman mao tsetung is a book of statements from speeches and writings by. Pantsov is a professor of history and holds the edward and mary catherine gerhold chair in the humanities at capital university in columbus, ohio. Chairman maos little red book posted by sasha on jan 6, 2014 in culture, education, government, housing.
Books by mao zedong author of quotations from chairman. May show signs of minor shelf wear and contain limited notes and highlighting. These documents contains quotes from mao zedong, his thoughts of the chinese revolution and the time that followed it, as well as his thoughts of how society should be governed. A nice copy of the first hardcover edition in the us, first printing of the little red book made famous by millions of chinese children waving said book for the cameras in support of mao and his communist regime. On the last page, they listed the names of the publisher pla general political department without an isbn, the printer and distributor both. Chairman mao zedong l signs a copy of his little red book for sidney rittenberg r in beijing, 1966. Just like that, the little red book was tainted by association. Quotations from chairman mao by mao, first edition abebooks. Mao s little red book, common name for the pocketsize edition of quotations from chairman mao tsetung. This volume provides the original chinese text together with a complete pinyin transcription of the famous little red book of mao tsetungs thoughts on a wide range of topics.
The most popular versions were printed in small sizes and. How the west embraced chairman maos little red book. As this nook is a crossreference of his collected works, it has been decided that more details and clarifications will be added to this site from that greater body of material, and from the historyy of mao zedong inparticular. Sidney rittenberg from 1944, when the 23yearold sidney rittenberg first arrived in china. The annotation includes regular characters, simplified forms, pinyin transcription, and english definitions. Maos works in the last few years has proved that to study selected quotations from chairman mao with specific problems in mind is a good way to learn mao tsetungs thought, a method conducive to quick results. With rare access to the newly consolidated russian state. Maos little red book mao zedongs little red book quotations from chairman mao a compilation of the chinese leaders speeches and writings is one of. Chairman mao tsetung little red book of quotations. Chairman maos little red book chinese language blog. Actually titled quotations from chairman mao tsetung, it is a book of snippets from speeches and writings of the former communist leader.
Published for the first time in 1964, it rapidly became the musthave accessory for. The little red book, more properly known as the quotations of mao zedong, is the worlds second most published book. The documents is scanned from a small red book, and split up in seven parts, each part containing 25 pages. Epstein was trained in the art of communist propaganda. As its title implies, it is a collection of quotations excerpted from mao zedongs past. Chang willingly joined the red guards though she r. Brief timeline 1930 mao writes a single spark can start a prairie fire. Mao zedong or mao tsetung mou dzudoong, 18931976, founder of the peoples republic of china. Mao tsetungs controversial little red book will be. Aug 06, 2017 the political currency of mao s little red book duration. Here are the links just in case youve missed any of it.
Mao was one of the most prominent communist theoreticians and his ideas on revolutionary struggle and guerrilla warfare have been extremely influential. Quotations from chairman mao tsetung wikisource, the. Born in moscow, pantsov graduated from moscow state university institute of asian and african studies in 1978. List of books and articles about mao tsetung online. Mao tse tung internet archive quotations from mao tse tung quotations from. Mao zedongs little red book as communists we gain control with the power of the gun and maintain control with the power of the pen. The books wild swans covers that time period with the third character. Chairman mao tsetung little red book of quotations communist. The little red book or, to give its full title, quotations from chairman mao zedong contains 267 aphorisms from the communist chinese leader, covering subjects such as class struggle. This reprint of the original quotations from chairman mao tsetung is in both chinese and english.
This is a mini pocket version which you can carry with you and show your capitalist pig friends. Maos little red book in china and beyond the diplomat. Quotations from chairmain mao tsetungmao zedong the little. Wikipedia article, commons category, wikidata item also romanized as quotations from chairman mao zedong. Wild swans wikipedia changs story the cultural revolution started when chang was a teenager. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading mao s little red book. The source for this work comes both from the 2nd edition of the bilingual english and chinese quotations from chairman mao tsetung and from the marxists.
Spences major focus is this remarkable ascension to power, so readers who want to learn more specifics about the cultural revolution, for example, or maos later life and death will be disappointed. So there was more than one and half a copy of the little red book for every inhabitant on earth. Red book albania, memorandum for the autonomy of albania the charter of the malagasy socialist revolution the red book, malagasy. Sepia toned photograph of chairman mao, with tissue guard which has become attached to the verso of the title page, just prior to the text. Quotations from chairman mao tsetung mao zhuxi yulu, the little red book, published in may 1964 the text here is verbatim from the second edition, peking, 1967. The little red book that explained to the people of china the ideology of the chinese communist party. Quotations from chairman mao tsetung by tsetung, mao. Structural notes are provided for passages of special. Mao zedong red books, mao zedongs little red books page 1. Book d the great soldier, comrade lei feng, is immortal. Quotations from chairmain mao tsetungmao zedong the.