We have compiled quotations from chairman mao tsetung in order to help the broad masses learn mao tsetungs thought more effectively. The 1966 quotations from chairman mao, a book of select sayings from maos speeches, became required reading in china as well as one of. Maos little red book to get revamp this article is more than 6 years old new version of quotations from chairman mao, the worlds second most published book, to. It was commonly referred to as the little red book by the west. Mao tse tung internet archive quotations from mao tse tung quotations from.
The original 1946 edition first edition by anonymous isbn. Wikipedia article, commons category, wikidata item also romanized as quotations from chairman mao zedong. Fiction can also gravely ovend public sensibilities, as we have seen in recent decades with book burnings of the satanic verses and harry potter novels. Im sure for those who have at least heard of the little red book before, this will be a somewhat easier read. We can read, learn of and imagine historical events but handling maos little red book and the coin remove, for me, a whole layer of mystery. Imagine yourself a chinese citizen during the chinese cultural revolution. Red book, compact disc digital audio, an audio cd standard.
Apart from the role played by the party, the reason why the red army has been able to carry on in spite of such poor material conditions and such frequent engagements is its practice of democracy. From a longterm point of view, it is not the reactionaries but the people who are powerful. Text on the red flag which streams along the foot of. As you consider and paraphrase each of maos sayings taken from his little red book, reflect on how. Shadow chancellor john mcdonnell threw a copy of maos little red book at george osborne. Did mao really kill millions in the great leap forward.
Published for the first time in 1964, it rapidly became the musthave accessory for red guards and revolutionaries from berkeley to bamako. The little red book simple english wikipedia, the free. They are organized by subject matter and served as an easy to read and recite piece of party literature that was distributed to the masses, most notably the children, students, and red guards. Quotations from chairman mao tsetung was originally compiled by an office of the pla daily peoples liberation army daily as an inspirational political and military document. The initial publication covered 23 topics with 200 selected quotations by the chairman of the chinese communist party, and was entitled 200 quotations from chairman mao. There were real life black folk calling for revolution in the name of mao as well as marx and lenin. Quotations from chairman mao beijing foreign languages press, 1972. Mao zedongs little red book in chinese contributed by unicorn school. Mao believed memorising and quoting from the book would make people better and more productive citizens. The little red book official title quotations from chairman mao zedong chinese. The little red book that explained to the people of china the ideology of the chinese communist party. Chairman mao zedong mao was the leader of chinas communist. Quotations from chairman mao tsetung wikisource, the. A style of work which essentially entails integrating theory with practice, forging close links with the masses and practicing selfcriticism.
Madame mao began her rise in november 1965, when mao used her to plant a denunciatory article which opened the cultural revolution. Smith december 29th, 20 mao zedong, the leader of the chinese revolution and longtime chairman of the communist party who died in 1976, would have been 120 years old this past december 26. San maos family was from dinghai, zhejiang todays zhejiang province. Just like that, the little red book was tainted by association. Over the last 25 years the reputation of mao zedong has been seriously undermined by ever more extreme estimates of the numbers of deaths he was supposedly responsible for. With themes such as correcting mistaken ideas and all reactionaries are paper tigers, the quotations became the standard by which all revolutionary efforts. And maos use of the madame has actually increased the danger to his own position. Armed with marxistleninist theory and ideology, the communist party of china has brought a new style of work to the chinese people. Poster of madame mao jiang qing holding the little red book. Quotations from mao tse tung marxists internet archive. In appearance, the reactionaries are terrifying, but in reality, they are not so powerful. Quotations from chairman mao on being a communist in china 1937. When john mcdonnell read a quote from chairman mao in parliament, jaws hit the floor.
Like africa, china was on the move and there was a general sensibility that the chinese supported the black struggle. Maos little red book brings together a range of innovative scholars from around the world to explore the fascinating variety of uses and forms that maos quotations has taken, from rhetoric, art and song, to talisman, badge, and weapon. Talk with the american correspondent anna louise strong august 1946, selected works, vol. It has become for readers more than just a history of san mao herself, or even a histoly of the sahara. Maos little red book which contained brief slogans was part of the cultural revolution in the 1960s and 70s. The 25 millionth copy of the big book was published in 2005, and about 1 million copies are sold each year. Mao zedongs wife, jiang qing, a former actress, belonged to a group of maoists who wished for socialist purity in literature and the performing arts. Moreover, although chinas population almost doubled during the period of maos leadership from around 550 to over 900 million, his rule from 1949 to 1976 is believed to have caused the deaths of 40 to 70. Dear catholic church, your founding document is not maos. Maos little red book in china and beyond the diplomat. There are a handful of books that have influenced 100 of millions of.
The unknown story by jung chang and jon halliday was. In organizing their study, units should select passages that are relevant to the situation, their tasks, the current thinking of their personnel, and the state of their work. Along with the red guards it was used to regain control of the party and chinas political, social and economic direction which mao felt was. Published by the foreign language press peking, this is mao tsetungs classic little red book that was meant to be carried in the pockets of all red guard members. Foreign press report called the work the little red book, reflecting its common small size and bright cover. The source for this work comes both from the 2nd edition of the bilingual english and chinese quotations from chairman mao tsetung and from the marxists. Mao zedongs little red book quotations from chairman mao a compilation of the chinese leaders speeches and writings is. Faint words from chairman maos little red book, painted during the cultural revolution, still appear on walls in some chinese villages, photo 2005. Quotations from chairman mao tsetungimperialism and all. Heritage book shop specializes in finding rare books and first editions.
I had never heard of maos little red book before reading this book about it, so i probably should have done some preresearch into the topic as i found myself a little lost on the history. Revolutionaries turned the abbey into a prison which has only been. Red book, alternate name for ntia manual of regulations and procedures for federal radio frequency management, technical regulations relating to electromagnetic frequency spectrum. Maos little red book is simply a book of maos most notable quotations. From may 1966, student members of the communist party were encouraged to carry copies of maos little red book of quotations. Quotations from chairman mao tsetung is a book of statements from speeches and writings by. Maos little red book or quotations from chairman mao tsetung was. Red book, a series of recommendations published by the ccitt now itut in 19561964, and in 1984. Mao zedongs little red book university of south florida. Maos top two lieutenants, lin pia0 and chou enlai, recognize her as dangerous. With over 45 years of experience we look forward to helping you build your library. The iconic history of the chinese communist leaders who forever changed the course of china the first westerner to meet mao tsetung and the chinese communist leaders in 1936, edgar snow came away with the first authorized account of maos life, as well as a history of the famous long march and the men and women who were responsible for the chinese revolution. All books of a religious, ideological, philosophical or political nature have thus been excluded from the below lists of bestselling books for these reasons.
Mao zedongs little red book quotations from chairman mao a compilation of the chinese leaders speeches and writings is one of the most visible and ubiquitous symbols of twentiethcentury radicalism. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The invincible thoughts of mao reach within to embrace humanity pdf zedong illuminate the stages of revolutionary. 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. Bbc news special reports chinas communist revolution. Acting under maos leadership, these red guards used his quotations in their mission to weed out intellectuals. Dear catholic church, your founding document is not maos little red book the catholic church in america appears to be a schizophrenic entity, possessed of. First published in english in 1966 and continuously reprinted ever since. This book is printed in chinese with the english translation on the. The little red book chinese with english translation mao tsetung on. However, she was most interested in the novel dream of the red chamber.
Who is chairman mao and what is his little red book. In the lower section, a very busy scene shows crowds marching forward following maos direction and carrying posters with slogans, musical instruments, banners, maos framed portrait and the little red book. This means that as at 2010 there have been about 30 million copies sold, ranking it high on the list of bestselling books ever. The book is a collection of quotes taken from mao zedongs speeches and books.