After the Event

Exploring the intersections of state violence in Europe and China during the 20th century, this book uniquely examines the Great Leap famine alongside the rise of Nationalist and Communist tensions in Taiwan, including the White Terror. By weaving personal narratives with official accounts, it highlights the discrepancies in memory and historical representation. The author critiques social memory theories, offering insights into how these traumatic events are understood and transmitted through both individual stories and collective remembrance.