Mao Zedong. On People's Democratic Dictatorship.

€ 2.500,00

Second edition, rare.

Mao's remarkable pro-Russian essay in English translation. In this "seminal policy pronouncement" (Chau), Mao laid out the political, economical, and social direction for China. Preceding the freeze in Sino-Soviet relations, it advocates a close alliance with the Soviet Union against international capitalism as pursued by the United States. Prepared in 1949 on the occasion of the 28th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese Communist Party.

Mao vividly describes the early years of the Chinese communist revolution against Chiang Kai-shek, the leader of the Kuomintang, speaking of destroyed and crumbling imperialist empires. He claims victory for Chinese communism and welcomes former intellectual adversaries to "learn anew" and to warm to Marxism-Leninism. Further, he credits the CPC for raising the standards of the working class in China and for its strong alliance with the Soviet Union. Other than that, the essay addresses some aspects of criticism facing the Chinese party: leftist extremism and aggression, foreign relations, international communism, rejection of American and British aid, and cries of dictatorship.

In addition to this famous work, the booklet includes two shorter speeches Mao delivered at the preparatory committee meeting and at the first plenary session of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference in 1949.

Upper wrapper slightly warped; otherwise in excellent condition.