Picture 1 of 1
Gallery
Picture 1 of 1
Have one to sell?
Mao : The Real Story by Alexander V. Pantsov and Steven I. Levine
US $6.49
ApproximatelyRM 27.10
or Best Offer
Was US $9.99 (35% off)
Condition:
Sale ends in: 6d 10h
Oops! Looks like we're having trouble connecting to our server.
Refresh your browser window to try again.
Shipping:
US $5.22 (approx RM 21.80) USPS Media MailTM.
Located in: Casper, Wyoming, United States
Delivery:
Estimated between Thu, 13 Nov and Mon, 17 Nov to 94104
Returns:
30 days return. Buyer pays for return shipping. If you use an eBay shipping label, it will be deducted from your refund amount.
Coverage:
Read item description or contact seller for details. See all detailsSee all details on coverage
(Not eligible for eBay purchase protection programmes)
Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing.
eBay item number:317245276214
Item specifics
- Condition
- ISBN
- 9781451654479
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
ISBN-10
1451654472
ISBN-13
9781451654479
eBay Product ID (ePID)
150621236
Product Key Features
Original Language
Russian
Book Title
Mao : the Real Story
Number of Pages
784 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2012
Topic
Presidents & Heads of State, Political, Asia / China, World / Asian
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Political Science, Biography & Autobiography, History
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1.7 in
Item Weight
36.8 Oz
Item Length
9.2 in
Item Width
6.2 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2011-053113
Reviews
"Alexander Pantsov and Steven Levine's vividly written and highly authoritative biography, steeped in previously inaccessible Soviet archival sources, forever banishes the myth that Mao's revolution succeeded as if the Russians had never come." --Alice Miller, research fellow, Hoover Institution, Stanford University, "A comprehensive, authoritative new study that challenges the received wisdom regarding Mao's relationship with Stalin and the Soviet Union. . . . The Great Helmsman fully fleshed, still complicated and ever provocative." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review), A comprehensive, authoritative new study that challenges the received wisdom regarding Mao's relationship with Stalin and the Soviet Union. . . . The Great Helmsman fully fleshed, still complicated and ever provocative., eoe [ Mao ] goes a long way toward elucidating contemporary China and Chinese leaders' insistence on one-party rule as the only way to perpetuate long-lasting political, economic and cultural change.e, eoeMaoe(tm)s will for power, his vision as a revolutionary, and his prodigious capacity for cruelty marked mankind. Yet it is impossible to understand the transformation of modern China without absorbing the enormity of one mane(tm)s impact. Pantsov and Levine have opened what are perhaps the final vaults of archival treasures to buttress their new and engrossing portrait of the Chinese revolutionary titan. With clear narrative and sparkling anecdote, they have chiseled a more complete Mao, in the full dimension of life as a man, as an eager collaborator with Stalin in the Communist bloc and as the tiger on the mountain who both built and ravaged a nation.e e"Patrick Tyler, former Beijing Bureau Chief of The New York Times and author of A Great Wall: Six Presidents and China, "Mao's will for power, his vision as a revolutionary, and his prodigious capacity for cruelty marked mankind. Yet it is impossible to understand the transformation of modern China without absorbing the enormity of one man's impact. Pantsov and Levine have opened what are perhaps the final vaults of archival treasures to buttress their new and engrossing portrait of the Chinese revolutionary titan. With clear narrative and sparkling anecdote, they have chiseled a more complete Mao, in the full dimension of life as a man, as an eager collaborator with Stalin in the Communist bloc and as the tiger on the mountain who both built and ravaged a nation." --Patrick Tyler, former Beijing Bureau Chief of The New York Times and author of A Great Wall: Six Presidents and China, Here finally is Mao in the round: vigorous, idealistic, deluded, and ultimately evil--the full human being in rich personal and political detail. The widest possible use of Chinese sources provides deep insight into Mao's family, colleagues, and rivals and illuminates the dilemmas he faced and the strategies he chose. New materials from the Soviet archives enrich our understanding of Mao's formative relationship with Stalin., "Alexander Pantsov and Steven Levine's vividly written and highly authoritative biography, steeped in previously inaccessible Soviet archival sources, forever banishes the myth that Mao's revolution succeeded as if the Russians had never come." -Alice Miller, research fellow, Hoover Institution, Stanford University, "Definitive. . . . Thick with detail, this book sets a high bar for future Mao biographers." - Booklist (starred review), This fine book is based on extraordinary access to Soviet archives and documents recently published in China and the West, shedding new light on some aspects of the Chinese leader's life and career. . . . Pantsov and Levine succeed in conveying a balanced image of Mao's complex persona and revealing the contradictions in his beliefs and actions., Alexander Pantsov and Steven Levine's vividly written and highly authoritative biography, steeped in previously inaccessible Soviet archival sources, forever banishes the myth that Mao's revolution succeeded as if the Russians had never come., China scholars now will have to reassess every element of Mao's career. . . . More important than Pantsov and Levine's scholarly chops, however, is that they spin a balanced and utterly compelling story larded with telling and often newly uncovered anecdotes about Mao's family, wives, comrades, rivals, and victims. The common sense of the authors' judgments on Mao's crimes and achievements builds on their insights into Mao's complex personality (and, yes, sex life). One of the most important China books of recent years and a page-turner, too., eoeAlexander Pantsov and Steven Levine's vividly written and highly authoritative biography, steeped in previously inaccessible Soviet archival sources, forever banishes the myth that Maoe(tm)s revolution succeeded as if the Russians had never come.e e"Alice Miller, research fellow, Hoover Institution, Stanford University, China scholars now will have to reassess every element of Mao's career. . . . More important than Pantsov and Levine's scholarly chops, however, is that they spin a balanced and utterly compelling story larded with telling and often newly uncovered anecdotes about Mao's family, wives, comrades, rivals, and victims. The common sense of the authors' judgments on Mao's crimes and achievements builds on their insights into Mao's complex personality (and, yes, sex life). One of the most important China books of recent years and a page-turner, too., "Mao's will for power, his vision as a revolutionary, and his prodigious capacity for cruelty marked mankind. Yet it is impossible to understand the transformation of modern China without absorbing the enormity of one man's impact. Pantsov and Levine have opened what are perhaps the final vaults of archival treasures to buttress their new and engrossing portrait of the Chinese revolutionary titan. With clear narrative and sparkling anecdote, they have chiseled a more complete Mao, in the full dimension of life as a man, as an eager collaborator with Stalin in the Communist bloc and as the tiger on the mountain who both built and ravaged a nation." --Patrick Tyler, former Beijing Bureau Chief of The New York Times and author of A Great Wall: Six Presidents and China, "Here finally is Mao in the round: vigorous, idealistic, deluded, and ultimately evil-the full human being in rich personal and political detail. The widest possible use of Chinese sources provides deep insight into Mao's family, colleagues, and rivals and illuminates the dilemmas he faced and the strategies he chose. New materials from the Soviet archives enrich our understanding of Mao's formative relationship with Stalin." -Andrew J. Nathan, Class of 1919 Professor of Political Science, Columbia University, Here finally is Mao in the round: vigorous, idealistic, deluded, and ultimately evil--the full human being in rich personal and political detail. The widest possible use of Chinese sources provides deep insight into Mao's family, colleagues, and rivals and illuminates the dilemmas he faced and the strategies he chose. New materials from the Soviet archives enrich our understanding of Mao's formative relationship with Stalin., "China scholars now will have to reassess every element of Mao's career. . . . More important than Pantsov and Levine's scholarly chops, however, is that they spin a balanced and utterly compelling story larded with telling and often newly uncovered anecdotes about Mao's family, wives, comrades, rivals, and victims. The common sense of the authors' judgments on Mao's crimes and achievements builds on their insights into Mao's complex personality (and, yes, sex life). One of the most important China books of recent years and a page-turner, too." - Library Journal (starred review), "Definitive. . . . Thick with detail, this book sets a high bar for future Mao biographers." e" Booklist (starred review), "Definitive. . . . Thick with detail, this book sets a high bar for future Mao biographers." -- Booklist (starred review), eoeA comprehensive, authoritative new study that challenges the received wisdom regarding Maoe(tm)s relationship with Stalin and the Soviet Union. . . . The Great Helmsman fully fleshed, still complicated and ever provocative.e e" Kirkus Reviews (starred review), Here finally is Mao in the round: vigorous, idealistic, deluded, and ultimately evil-the full human being in rich personal and political detail. The widest possible use of Chinese sources provides deep insight into Mao's family, colleagues, and rivals and illuminates the dilemmas he faced and the strategies he chose. New materials from the Soviet archives enrich our understanding of Mao's formative relationship with Stalin., eoeChina scholars now will have to reassess every element of Maoe(tm)s career. . . . More important than Pantsov and Levinee(tm)s scholarly chops, however, is that they spin a balanced and utterly compelling story larded with telling and often newly uncovered anecdotes about Maoe(tm)s family, wives, comrades, rivals, and victims. The common sense of the authorse(tm) judgments on Maoe(tm)s crimes and achievements builds on their insights into Maoe(tm)s complex personality (and, yes, sex life). One of the most important China books of recent years and a page-turner, too.e, [ Mao ] goes a long way toward elucidating contemporary China and Chinese leaders' insistence on one-party rule as the only way to perpetuate long-lasting political, economic and cultural change., "Mao's will for power, his vision as a revolutionary, and his prodigious capacity for cruelty marked mankind. Yet it is impossible to understand the transformation of modern China without absorbing the enormity of one man's impact. Pantsov and Levine have opened what are perhaps the final vaults of archival treasures to buttress their new and engrossing portrait of the Chinese revolutionary titan. With clear narrative and sparkling anecdote, they have chiseled a more complete Mao, in the full dimension of life as a man, as an eager collaborator with Stalin in the Communist bloc and as the tiger on the mountain who both built and ravaged a nation." -Patrick Tyler, former Beijing Bureau Chief of The New York Times and author of A Great Wall: Six Presidents and China, eoeA new, important history. . . . The authorse(tm) most serious contribution is probably their insight into Maoe(tm)s Stalinist creed and his movemente(tm)s complete financial and ideological reliance on the Soviets.e, Alexander Pantsov and Steven Levine draw on recently declassified Soviet material to reveal surprising details about the founder of the PRC. . . . [Including] a hitherto unseen 15-volume dossier on Mao, the basis of a vivid and heterogeneous portrait of the chairman that exposed his personal life, particularly regarding his health and his serial affairs., "A comprehensive, authoritative new study that challenges the received wisdom regarding Mao's relationship with Stalin and the Soviet Union. . . . The Great Helmsman fully fleshed, still complicated and ever provocative." - Kirkus Reviews (starred review), eoeThis fine book is based on extraordinary access to Soviet archives and documents recently published in China and the West, shedding new light on some aspects of the Chinese leadere(tm)s life and career. . . . Pantsov and Levine succeed in conveying a balanced image of Maoe(tm)s complex persona and revealing the contradictions in his beliefs and actions.e, A new, important history. . . . The authors' most serious contribution is probably their insight into Mao's Stalinist creed and his movement's complete financial and ideological reliance on the Soviets., eoeHere finally is Mao in the round: vigorous, idealistic, deluded, and ultimately evile"the full human being in rich personal and political detail. The widest possible use of Chinese sources provides deep insight into Maoe(tm)s family, colleagues, and rivals and illuminates the dilemmas he faced and the strategies he chose. New materials from the Soviet archives enrich our understanding of Maoe(tm)s formative relationship with Stalin.e
Dewey Edition
23
Dewey Decimal
951.05092 B
Synopsis
This major new biography of Mao uses extensive Russian documents previously unavailable to biographers to reveal surprising details about Mao's rise to power and leadership in China. This major new biography of Mao uses extensive Russian documents previously unavailable to biographers to reveal surprising details about Mao's rise to power and his leadership in China. Mao Zedong was one of the most important figures of the twentieth century, the most important in the history of modern China. A complex figure, he was champion of the poor and brutal tyrant, poet and despot. Pantsov and Levine show Mao's relentless drive to succeed, vividly describing his growing role in the nascent Communist Party of China. They disclose startling facts about his personal life, particularly regarding his health and his lifelong serial affairs with young women. They portray him as the loyal Stalinist that he was, who never broke with the Soviet Union until after Stalin's death. Mao brought his country from poverty and economic backwardness into the modern age and onto the world stage. But he was also responsible for an unprecedented loss of life. The disastrous Great Leap Forward with its accompanying famine and the bloody Cultural Revolution were Mao's creations. Internationally Mao began to distance China from the USSR under Khrushchev and shrewdly renewed relations with the U.S. as a counter to the Soviets. He lived and behaved as China's last emperor., The major new biography of Mao draws on never before seen documents to reveal surprising details about Mao's rise to power and leadership in China.
LC Classification Number
DS778.M3P287613 2012
Item description from the seller
Seller feedback (106)
- a***a (3)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseAs described, packing was good - Shipping was followed up on immediately when tracking failed. It was a book I wanted as a gift and I paid for a first edition . Only suggestion to seller is to wrap in waterproof packaging since the post office doesn’t care like ups about dropping packages in the rain - mine was fine but just a thought. Overall fantastic experience. Would purchase again!!! Great support and follow up!*EXCELLENT CONDITION “And I Was There”Pearl Harbor & Midway Breaking The Secrets (#316643674916)
- e***d (696)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchase5-STAR Seller: Books as described, well packed and promptly shipped. Very pleased with purchased. Thank you.
- n***0 (31)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseItem as described. great communication, fast shipping, seller is excellent to work with.
More to explore :
- Alexander McCall Smith Detective Stories Fiction Fiction & Nonfiction Books,
- Biographies & True Stories Fiction & World War I Nonfiction Books,
- Crime & Thriller Fiction Alexander McCall Smith Detective Stories Fiction & Books,
- Real Simple Magazines,
- Man's Story Magazines,
- Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark,
- I Spy Books,
- Fiction Books & Detective Stories Fiction,
- I Survived Books,
- Nonfiction Books Fiction & Real Estate
Seller feedback (106)
- a***a (3)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseAs described, packing was good - Shipping was followed up on immediately when tracking failed. It was a book I wanted as a gift and I paid for a first edition . Only suggestion to seller is to wrap in waterproof packaging since the post office doesn’t care like ups about dropping packages in the rain - mine was fine but just a thought. Overall fantastic experience. Would purchase again!!! Great support and follow up!*EXCELLENT CONDITION “And I Was There”Pearl Harbor & Midway Breaking The Secrets (#316643674916)
- e***d (696)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchase5-STAR Seller: Books as described, well packed and promptly shipped. Very pleased with purchased. Thank you.
- n***0 (31)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseItem as described. great communication, fast shipping, seller is excellent to work with.