Mao: The Man Who Made China

This book delves into the story of Mao Zedong, one of the most prominent figures of the 20th Century. Mao loomed over the economic rise and industrialization of China, but was also responsible for the highest number of civilian deaths than any other figure in modern history.

Author Philip Short examines Mao, the man behind the propaganda. It covers his family, beliefs, and horrors to give readers a full picture of the Chinese revolutionary leader.