RED STAR OVER CHINA PDF, EPUB, EBOOK Edgar Snow | 544 pages | 16 Feb 1994 | Grove Press / Atlantic Monthly Press | 9780802150936 | English | New York, United States Red Star over China PDF Book To ask other readers questions about Red Star Over China , please sign up. Delivery times may vary, especially during peak periods. This book being written by a seemingly honest and objective American journalist, will give an alternative first hand account of Mao and many of the other Chinese leaders and the revolution itself. I impressed by his occupational morality and a huge amount of vocabulary. This listing was ended by the seller because the item is no longer available. Lenin's remarks have already summarized the Originally it was only a brief description of the Central Soviet Area. About China. One of the most interesting books I have read about China. His journey about the daily life in Soviets formed by the communists included many details unavailable to the west at the time of its This book is one of the first detailed accounts from the western sources about the living conditions inside the Chinese Soviets in North West China during He assembles an invaluable narrative from the men and women he encountered such as Mao Zedong and Zhou Enlai. A great book to learn more about that period of history. His English version of those brilliant stories rendered me a clearer realization towards them. We think in Chinese and our culture is Chinese. Listed in category:. Crook and her husband lived with a village family and ate in the mess hall with the staff of government departments. Number of pages About Edgar Snow. The Western powers, in self-interest, were hoping for a miracle in China. If any items are returned to us in worse condition than when we sent them then we reserve the right to refund less than the full purchase amount. Het is echter in een enkel geval mogelijk dat door omstandigheden de bezorging vertraagd is. May 10, Kevin rated it it was amazing. And as a rural country, any national movement would have to include the large mass of rural peasants anyway. Best of all, there is no cost to the buyer to utilize PayPal. Edgar Snow. In conclusion, to consolidate power, a leader needs support, which is exactly what Mao received after the publication of Red Star. Copy and paste this code into your Wikipedia page. Many Chinese learned about Mao and the communist movement from the almost immediate translations of Mao's autobiography, and readers in North America and Europe, especially those with liberal views, were heartened to learn of a movement which they interpreted as being anti-fascist and progressive. May 15, History. For additional information, see the Global Shipping Program terms and conditions - opens in a new window or tab This amount includes applicable customs duties, taxes, brokerage and other fees. Want to Read saving…. When David died in at the age of 90, the family held a celebration at the university because they thought he was lucky to have spent such a meaningful life there. The CCP probably cannot, and perhaps does not want to, divorce itself from its great leader. Despite the ambiguity, Mao remains a potent symbol. Before I did not read itI am not interested in itbut when I open this book, I was attracted by it deeply. Send me weekly book recommendations and inside scoop. In the event that you have any issue with your order or the service you have received from Zuber, please message us through eBay before leaving any feedback or opening a case. Very minimal damage to the cover including scuff marks, but no holes or tears. Red Star over China Writer Reviews from periodicals and The Saturday Review were useful in evaluating whether or not Mao was successful in convincing Chinese civilians and the Western world of his views and policies. His own view of the context is: The Western powers, in self-interest, were hoping for a miracle in China. R promised to offer material and political help to China. Beijing connects lampposts with GPS. Because the urban workers were primarily in cities where foreign countries held concessions and military power, the urban revolution would be much harder to achieve; and by contrast, as the poor were heavily taxed, often fell into debt, and were frequently abused by passing armies, they had a greater reason to revolt. The bigger they are the harder they fall. Dorothy Zhang , Sunset High School. If you left too, then you would be seen as taking the Soviet side against the Chinese," Crook remembers saying. April 29, Literacy campaigns, equitable treatment of all classes, land redistribution and removal of usurous A very good point-in-time look at Mao and the Red Army in the mids. Lam Institute for East-West Studies. File Photo. It is dated. Red star over China , Penguin. Edgar Snows records of his journey into a China split between two powers was truly intriguing for me. Written in English — pages. The latter reason is valuable because it proves that Mao went to great lengths in depicting himself and making himself appear as the best option for leadership over China. June 1, The people themselves- given by history- is the culmination of a glorious romance in the process of human liberation. He also established the first simultaneous translation courses in China. Yes, it's difficult to know if what Snow reports on is "real" or a show put on by the Communists something Snow himself acknowledges , but it does not detract from an excellent travelogue written by a person who, incidentally, was the first Western journalist to visit Red China and meet with Mao who is clearly excited about witnessing revolutionary change and the possibilities it may bring. Snow's status as an international journalist not previously identified with the communist movement gave his reports the stamp of authenticity. Daughter sends imprisoned father a letter every week for five years. Red Star over China Reviews Snow ability in communicating in Chinese language and his vast experience of reporting in China since have made this book worth reading. This book mixes Chinese history, biographies of early Chinese leaders, including Mao Zedong, and a bit of adventure into the realm of the 'other' to give one of the best-known volumes of Chinese history from the perspective of a Westerner Snow, however, is hardly an unbiased observer, and his work spends quite a bit of time praising the CCP, and taking numerous swipes at the then-ruling KMT. Perhaps the plasticity of the image contributes to its durability. Categories : non-fiction books 20th-century history books American biographies Books about China Books about communism Books about Mao Zedong History books about China History books about communism. I've never heard of an army on earth-- let alone a desperate, starving, put-upon band of largely untrained soldiers-- that behaves as well as Snow claims the Red Army did on the Long March. Along with Pearl S. To receive a Full Refund: Items must be returned in their original condition; ideally in the original packaging provided. Please ensure you provide us with your order number and images of the damaged item: Images must depict the damage you are discussing. Yet, after all, it was not Snow's own energy. Out of that experience came Red Star Over China, a classic work that remains one of the most important books ever written about the birth of the Communist movement in China. Parece que ya has recortado esta diapositiva en. He assembles an invaluable narrative from the men and women he encountered such as Mao Zedong and Zhou Enlai. This edition doesn't have a description yet. One of the most interesting books I have read about China. Lenin's remarks have already summarized the Originally it was only a brief description of the Central Soviet Area. The Red area indicating areas controlled by the CCP, including northern Shaanxi and a part of Gansu was described as a 'truly' society than any other areas in China. Apr 28, Stephen Douglas Rowland rated it did not like it. Despite some prose weaknesses, many of which Summary: Edgar Snow snuck across battle lines in late , and became the first foreign reporter who lived with, and interviewed the Chinese communist rand and file, leaders, and Mao himself over a four-month period. Regardless of how one feels about Mao, and i would agree there are issues, in they were trying to do the right things the right way. Year Mao Zedong insisted on a United Front policy, which gained him popular support from Chinese people. Little, 0. It took a long time to get through this. Get A Copy. The bigger they are the harder they fall. Snow's part and admired him for taking the chance describing the wartime circumstances in China, Chairman Zedong Mao, and the Chinese Communist Party at the time. Mar 23, kostoglotov rated it it was amazing Shelves: china. It was most interesting and enlightening reading about my own nations history from an outsiders eye. We are unable to provide any additional information or guarantee that you will receive anything in addition to what is described in our listing. Can you crack the gaokao quiz? Other editions. Born to a Canadian missionary family in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, in , Crook has spent around 70, sometimes turbulent, years in China. Snow meet many Chinese in his journey and there were great depths of background to every one of these minor characters. A more comprehensive reading of modern Chinese history, that includes the CCP in power, the cultural revolution and the Great Leap Forward, is probably warranted, but this book is certainly a worthwhile contribution to modern Chinese history.