The yellow book was inspired in part by chairman mao zedongs little red book, which was first published in 1964 and included quotes from mao. More than a billion copies of the little red book were printed during chinas cultural revolution, making it the secondmost printed book in the world after the bible, according to some. Chairman mao zedong mao was the leader of chinas communist party from 1949 until his death in 1976. Communist china originally followed the ways of the u. It is an accurate description, but the collection has the shortcomings that are to be expected in a book of essays by academic authors. As the military forces under lin increasingly showed that they could combine ideological purity with technical virtuosity, mao tried to expand the plas. Only the bible has been printed more, and it had a head start of almost 2000 years. Synonyms, crossword answers and other related words for chairman with a red book mao. December 26, 1893 september 9, 1976, also known as chairman mao, was a chinese communist revolutionary who became the founding father of the peoples republic of china prc, which he ruled as the chairman of the communist party of china from its establishment in 1949 until his death in 1976. How the west embraced chairman maos little red book. Maos little red book, common name for the pocketsize edition of quotations from chairman mao tsetung the little red schoolbook, published in denmark in 1969 red book liberal party of canada, policy platform for the 1993 election. Maos little red book in china and beyond the diplomat. Communist leader mao tsetungs quotations from chairman mao, better known as little red book, is being republished in china in.
Quotations from chairman mao tsetung simplified chinese. It is estimated that during those years altogether 5 billion copies of the collected mao sayings were printed, which. The sayings of chairman mao annotated and updated with historical timeline kindle edition by tse tung, mao, george, sharif, piao, lin. Quotations from chairman mao tsetung project gutenberg. The little red book or, to give its full title, quotations from chairman mao zedong. After john mcdonnell gives chancellor george osborne chairman maos little red book we ask comedian alexei sayle what it all means. Quotations from chairman mao tsetung is a book of statements from speeches and writings by mao zedong mao tsetung, the former chairman of the communist party of china, published from 1964 to about 1976 and widely distributed during the cultural revolution. Quotations from chairman david a little red book of. It attained the status of a sacred, holy text during the cultural. The shadow chancellor reads from chairman maos little red book as he responds to the autumn statement. Chairman maos little red book chairman mao zedong mao was the leader of chinas communist party from 1949 until his death in 1976. Chairman with a little red book crossword clue answer. Maos little red book or quotations from chairman mao tsetung was one of these.
Chairman maos controversial little red book to be republished. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the little red book. It is most commonly referred to in china as a little treasure book. Its estimated that around 900million copies have been printed. George osbornes autumn statement took a bizarre twist when john mcdonnell, the shadow chancellor, threw a copy of chairman maos little red book at him across the despatch box. Quotations from chairman mao by mao, first edition abebooks. To get more perspective on chinas and the worlds past and present relationship with mao, the diplomats justin mcdonnell spoke with alexander cook, the editor of maos little red book. Quotations from chairman mao tsetung common errors in. Chairman mao zedong mao was the leader of chinas communist.
This brief and humorous publication examines some issues related to commercial offtheshelf cots products in dod and government systems. Quotations from chairman david a little red book of truths to enlighten and guide on the long march toward the cots revolution february 1999 special report david j. Quotations from chairman mao tsetung was originally compiled by an office of the central military commission, revised quotations, adding a half title page with the slogan workers of the world, unite. Chairman mao and john mcdonnells little red book newsnight. The little red book that explained to the people of china the ideology of the chinese communist party. The little red book, as it came to be known outside china, a reference to its red binding, is the subject of quotations of chairman mao. Mao tsetung was a reallife political leader during the cultural revolution in china. We hope that the following list of synonyms for the word mao will help you to finish your crossword today. Quotations from chairman mao tsetung november 7, 2016 elizabeth. We dont actually get to meet him in the book otherwise wed be the happiest person in the world, at least according to jili, but we hear a lot about the guy. The little red book, officially titled quotations from chairman mao, was a collection of more than 400 aphorisms on everything from class struggle to revolution and power. Media in category quotations from chairman mao the following 57 files are in this category, out of 57 total. At the peak of its popularity, maos bible was the most printed book in the world. Red book of chairman mao quotations from chairman mao tsetung 1927 1964 commonly known as the little red book, the original collection of chairman mao s 18931976 quotations was first published in china in may 1964 this material has been reconstructed from various unverified sources cmg archives.
Labours john mcdonnell reads from the chinese communist leader mao zedongs little red book during his response on wednesday to george osbornes autumn statement. The experience of the broad masses in their creative study and application of chairman maos works in the last few years has proved that to study selected quotations from chairman mao with specific problems in mind is a good way to learn mao tsetungs thought, a method conducive to quick results. The chairman delivers a roundhouse of a punch as stephen frey delves into the world of highpowered finance to bring us the chairman. John mcdonnell quotes from maos communist little red book. Quotations from chairman mao tsetung new and amplified edition by mao tsetung and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The sayings of chairman mao annotated and updated with historical. Communist leader mao tsetungs quotations from chairman mao, better known as little red book, is being republished in china in november, decades after.
The little red book or, to give its full title, quotations from chairman mao zedong contains 267 aphorisms from the communist chinese. The little red book was a western nickname for the quotations from chairman mao tsetung, a collection of mao zedongs 18931976 quotations published in 1964 under the auspices of the peoples liberation army pla. Quotations from chairman mao tsetung is a book of statements from speeches and writings by mao tsetung now romanized as mao zedong, the former. During chinas great cultural revolution from 1966 to 1976, the famous little red book, officially known as quotations of chairman mao zedong, was a must. Quotations from chairman mao tsetung marxists internet archive. Chairman mao and john mcdonnells little red book newsnight duration. I love a book that gets your heart pumping with a bit of mystery and action. Beijing made easy beijing history the little red book.
During chinas great cultural revolution from 1966 to 1976, the famous little red book, officially known as quotations of chairman mao zedong, was a musthave item for the chinese. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. When john mcdonnell read a quote from chairman mao in parliament, jaws hit the floor. The little red book or, to give its full title, quotations from chairman mao zedong contains 267 aphorisms from the communist chinese leader, covering subjects such as class struggle. Xiaohongshu, which literally translates as little red book, is a social. Five favorite quotes from chairman maos little red book. Hang your posters in dorms, bedrooms, offices, or anywhere blank walls arent welcome. Chairman mao, the man behind the little red book, and a.