Forging Leninism in China : Mao and the remaking of the Chinese Communist Party, 1927-1934 / Joe Fewsmith, Boston University.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Fewsmith, Joseph, 1949- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Zhongguo gong chan dang--History.

Zhongguo gong chan dang.

Communism--China--History.

Communism.

China--Politics and government--1928-1937.

China.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (x, 214 pages) : digital, PDF file(s).

Place of Publication:

Cambridge, United Kingdom : Cambridge University Press, 2022.

Summary:

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.

Contents:

Disaster and Local Rebellion

The Donggu Revolutionary Base Area

A Different Approach to Revolution

Mao Versus Local Elites

The Logic of Sufan.

Notes:

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Print version:

ISBN:

9781009070157 (ebook)

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