Mao Zedong: A Political and Intellectual Portrait

Revolutionary and ruler, Marxist and nationalist, liberator and despot, Mao Zedong takes a place among the iconic leaders of the twentieth century. In this new book, Maurice Meisner offers a balanced portrait and in-depth account of the man who defined modern China.

Maurice Meisner is Harvey Goldberg Emeritus Professor of History at the University of Wisconsin, Madison.