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The Tragedy of Liberation

The Tragedy of Liberation

A History of the Chinese Revolution 1945-1957

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Frank Dikötter
Frank Dikötter

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Existing in China during the Communist Revolution doesn't seem like much fun. Several points were reiterated ad nauseam, I think this 300 page book could have been 200.

September 22, 2018

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