Mao's China and the Cold War (New Cold War History (Paperback))

Rating:
Summary: View of the Cold War years from a different perspective
Review: Chen presents the Cold War from a Chinese perspective and he details Chairman Mao's rise to power and his complete control of the party till his death in 1976. His discussion on the internal political struggles within the Chinese Communist Party is fascinating. I found the book helpful in understanding the underlying communist thoughts and policies as related to the Korean War and the Vietnam War. I also really enjoyed Chen's closing thoughts on the future of communism in China. The book is quite insightful and an enjoyable read.

Rating:
Summary: View of the Cold War years from a different perspective
Review: Chen presents the Cold War from a Chinese perspective and he details Chairman Mao's rise to power and his complete control of the party till his death in 1976. His discussion on the internal political struggles within the Chinese Communist Party is fascinating. I found the book helpful in understanding the underlying communist thoughts and policies as related to the Korean War and the Vietnam War. I also really enjoyed Chen's closing thoughts on the future of communism in China. The book is quite insightful and an enjoyable read.