These books are great. They do not tell one all that one needs to know but, are an excellent introduction. This book gives the best explanation of the Cultural Revolution that I have come across.

Well worth the read. ( )

It's difficult to know how to rate a book like this, that's so transparently propaganda. But, if you want a summary from the perspective of a leftist Soviet-block sympathizer who is sympathetic to Mao, this will serve. Just know that you will be learning less than half the truth. ( )