Introduction: Welcome to the party -- Part one. How the East was won: The end of the empire -- Origins, alliance, and failure, 1920-1930 -- Wanderings in the wilderness, 1930-1940 -- Victories at last, 1940-1948 -- The Chinese Communist Revolution -- Part two. How the East is ruled -- Consolidating the revolution, 1948-1956 -- Radicalizing the revolution, 1956-1969 -- Charting a way forward, 1969-1981 -- Reform, rebellion, and restoration, 1982-1993 -- Renewed reform and the roots of wealth, 1993-2002 -- The WTO world and China's rise, 2002-2012 -- Creating the China dream, 2012-2021 -- Conclusion: Legacies from the past, challenges for the future.
Summary:
"On the centennial of the founding of the Chinese Communist Party, Tony Saich offers the definitive history of the CCP's rise and rule. The party has suffered self-inflicted wounds yet thrived thanks to its flexibility. Looking ahead, Saich assesses how the CCP is adapting to global leadership and the expectations of China's growing middle class"-- Provided by publisher.
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