Mao Zedong, Zhou Enlai and the Evolution of the Chinese Communist Leadership

The book delves into the internal power dynamics of the Chinese Communist Party from 1931 to 1945, focusing on the rise of key figures like Mao Zedong, Liu Shaoqi, and Zhou Enlai. By utilizing new Chinese sources, it challenges established narratives regarding Mao's leadership emergence and the CCP's autonomy from the Comintern. This critical analysis not only reevaluates official Chinese historical accounts but also questions Western interpretations, setting a new foundation for understanding the CCP's ascent and the subsequent governance of the People's Republic of China.