Awakening China: Politics, Culture, and Class in the Nationalist Revolution

The book explores China's historical awakening as a multifaceted phenomenon, intertwining literature, politics, and cultural movements. It examines how the concept of awakening shaped nationalist politics and personal culture, highlighting figures like Sun Yat-sen and Mao Zedong. The narrative reveals Mao's significant yet underappreciated role in the Nationalist Propaganda Bureau, portraying him as a skilled propagandist. By analyzing diverse sources, from novels to rumors, the work challenges conventional historical narratives and emphasizes the complex interplay between personal and political awakenings in modern China.