Red Star Over China: Birth of Chinese Communism
Birth Communism: Red Star Over China is Edgar Snow’s account of Mao Tse-tung, the Long March and the people behind the Chinese revolution. This 544-page English edition also lists extensive notes, further interviews, a chronology and biographies.
At a glance
- Includes notes on military and political developments in China, further interviews with Mao Tse-tung, a chronology and nearly a hundred biographies, according to the listing.
- The narrative draws on Snow’s 1936 meetings with Mao and Chinese Communist leaders, as described in the listing.
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Pros and cons
Pros
- The listed supplementary material adds historical context beyond the main narrative.
- Customer feedback describes the book as informative and important on its subject.
Technical specifications
9 specifications| Publisher | Grove Press |
|---|---|
| Publication date | 21 February 2018 |
| Edition | Main |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 544 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1611855128 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1611855128 |
| Weight listed | 330 g |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 12.5 x 3 x 19.5 cm |
What to know before buying
Listing details to confirm
The listing describes the original work as a 1930s account while giving this edition a 2018 publication date. The listed edition field is “Main”, so the specific printing or format is not established here.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers seeking a historical account of Mao, the Long March and the birth of Chinese Communism.
- Readers who value supplementary chronology, biographies and political and military notes.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Customer feedback characterises the book as informative and values its subject matter, with the supplied summary noting that a customer considers it an important work. This aligns with the listing’s focus on the Chinese Revolution and its extensive supplementary material. The aggregate rating is largely concentrated in the top categories, though ratings alone do not explain individual views.
Positive themes
- Customers describe the book as informative and appreciate its content.
Frequently asked questions
What topics does Red Star Over China cover?
The listing describes an account of Mao Tse-tung, the Long March and the people involved in the Chinese revolution.
What supplementary material is listed?
The edition is described as including notes on military and political developments, further interviews with Mao, a chronology and nearly a hundred biographies.
What are the listed edition details?
The listing gives Grove Press as publisher, English as the language and 544 pages as the print length. It also labels the edition “Main” without specifying a format.
