The contents cover a wide swath of mao s interpretations of marxistleninist thought and how it should be applied to the chinese people and culture. 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. Brief timeline 1930 mao writes a single spark can start a prairie fire. Quotations from mao tse tung marxists internet archive. The little red book that explained to the people of china the ideology of the chinese communist party quotations from mao tse tung mao tse tung internet archive. Sources and early printing history of chairman maos. Quotations from chairman mao tsetung the little red book. The little red book of chairman mao campbell m gold. Mao zedong quotes author of quotations from chairman mao tse. The little red book has produced a wide array of sales and distribution figures. Quotations from chairman mao tsetung is a book of statements from speeches and writings by mao zedong, the former chairman of the communist party of china, published from 1964 to about 1976 and widely distributed during the cultural revolution.
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Quotations from chairman mao by mao, first edition abebooks. A collection of quotations from chinese chairman mao zedong put together by the peoples liberation army. In it, he articulates his unique take on marxistleninist theory, and thus provides a sort of north star for his nation to follow. Maos little red book global history east asian history.
Maos little red book in china and beyond the diplomat. Quotations from chairman mao tsetung 1966 1st edition. Red book high resolution stock photography and images alamy. Quotations from chairman mao tsetung the little red book comprises 427 quotations, divided thematically into 33 chapters. It is also called thoughts of chairman mao by many chinese people. Mar 08, 2021 1966 first addition quotations from mao tsetung. Books on the bedside cabinet in the south bedroom, the vyne, hampshire. Quotations from chairman mao and the making of afroasian radicalism, 19661975 245. Mao s 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 white coloured covers appear to have no damage. The little red book as its meant to be heard, narrated by ayrton parham. Quotations from chairman mao tsetung study chairman mao s writings, follow his teachings and act according to his instructions.
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Quotations from chairman mao tsetung project gutenberg. This became the source for selecting texts used in creating the little red book, and for that reason we include proper bibliographical citations. He has inherited, defended and developed marxismleninism with genius, creatively and comprehensively and has brought it to a higher and completely new stage. A revolution is not a dinner party, or writing an essay, or painting a picture, or doing embroidery. Quotations from chairman mao tsetung is a book of statements from. Five favorite quotes from chairman maos little red book. In it, he articulates his unique take on marxistleninist theory, and thus provides a. It achieved supreme importance as the ultimate guide to political action and moral behavior. Chairman mao zedong quotes some selected quotes from mao s little red book chap 1 the communist party. Quotations from chairman mao tsetung is a book of statements fromspeeches and writings by mao tsetung now romanized as mao zedong, the former chairman of the communist party of china, published from 1964to about 1976 and widely distributed during chinas cultural revolution. Trumps lawyer waves maos little red book to describe. The little red book the new antiquarian the blog of. Quotations from chairman mao tsetung simplified chinese. Nov 26, 2015 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.
It is our hope that all comrades will learn earnestly and diligently, bring about a new nationwide high tide in the creative. The little red book was a western nickname for the quotations from chairman mao tsetung, a collection of mao zedong s 1893 1976 quotations published in 1964 under the auspices of the people s liberation army pla. Quotations from chairman mao tsetung is a book of statements fromspeeches and writings by mao tsetung now romanized as mao zedong. 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. As china increasingly emerges as a major power on the world stage, its equally important to seek out their founding documents.
The quotations range in length from a sentence to a few short paragraphs, and borrow heavily from a group of about two dozen documents in the four volumes of maos selected works. Mar 06, 2014 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. Quotations from chairman mao tsetung, also known as the little red book, is a propaganda work commissioned by chairman mao in support of his cult of per. Quotations of chairman mao debuts at the grolier club. Quotations from chairman mao and the making of afroasian radicalism, 19661975 245 bill v. Mao s sayings, printed in a little red book, were distributed during the cultural revolution. Quotations from chairman mao mao zhuxi yulu, also known as the little red book, was the most prominent icon of the cultural revolution. Chairman mao zedong quotes some selected quotes from mao s little red book. John mcdonnell under fire for quoting mao zedong in commons. Quotations from chairman mao tse tung little red book for. But more than two years earlier, before chairman mao ordered his red guards to restructure society and reeducate intellectuals, there was the little red book a series of useful quotations gathered from mao s earlier lectures and writings that would help guide his countrymen and women to deal with problems covering all aspects of daily. All political power comes from the barrel of a gun. 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.
The only genuine source of mao quotes on the internet. Billions were produced, the most popular versions being in bright red covers in small. The book was originally printed in small sizes and bound in bright red covers, becoming commonly known as the little red book. Mao zhuxi yulu is a book of selected 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. The experience of the broad masses in their creative study and application of chairman mao s 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. Quotations from chairman mao tsetung common errors in. Billions were produced, the most popular versions being in bright redcovers in small sizes. Billions were produced, the most popular versions being in bright redcovers in small sizes that could be easily carried, becoming commonlyknown internationally as the little red book. Thats right, in the middle of his rushedofpace, yet meanderingoflogic speech, david schoen spoke of others around the world who reject due process in their. It is most commonly referred to in china as a little treasure book.
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It was printed just over one billion times between 1966 and 1971. Nov 26, 2015 in an extraordinary scene on november 25, a member of the british parliament pulled a copy of quotations from chairman mao zedong from his pocket, read a line from it and tossed it in the general. Quotations of chairman mao debuts at the grolier club the. The book was published from 1964 until 1976, popular during the cultural revolution and is one of the most printed books in history with 1,055,498,000 copies printed. Quotations from chairman mao tse tung little red book for sale. Chairman mao s little red book quotations from chairman mao testung published 1964 1976 book with red book cover. Quotations from chairman mao tsetung by tsetung, mao. Quotations from chairman mao tsetung on apple books. The little red book official title quotations from chairman mao tsetung chinese. The correct handling of contradictions among the people 5.
Mao zedong quotes author of quotations from chairman mao. Sources and early printing history of chairman maos quotations. Published for the first time in 1964, it rapidly became the musthave accessory for. Sources and early printing history of chairman mao s quotations by oliver lei han page 2 additional three parts were published over the next nine years. Quotations from chairman mao aka the little red book. John mcdonnell under fire for quoting mao zedong in. Quotations from chairman mao tsetung is a book of statements from speeches and writings by mao zedong formerly romanized as mao.
Quotations from chairman mao zedong, better known in the west as the little red book, was published by the government of the peoples republic of china from april 1964 until approximately 1976. 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. We have compiled quotations from chairman mao tsetung in order to help the broad masses learn mao tsetungs. Quotations from chairman mao tsetung is a book of statements fromspeeches and writings by mao tsetung now romanized as mao zedong,the former chairman of the communist party of china, published from 1964to about 1976 and widely distributed during chinas cultural revolution. Colloquially known as the little red book in the western world and widely distributed during chairman maos cultural revolution, quotations from mao tse tung.
Feb 10, 2021 trumps legal team of dull and duller woke up a few napping viewers of the former presidents impeachment proceedings today by waving around a copy of mao zedongs little red book. A complication of over 300 quotes from the late chinese communist party leader that was first published in 1964, this book was soon translated and distributed worldwide with the intention of. Published for the first time in 1964, it rapidly became the musthave accessory for red guards and revolutionaries from berkeley to bamako. University printing house, cambridge cb2 8bs, united kingdom. Red book of chairman mao quotations from chairman mao tsetung 1927 1964 commonly known as the little red book, the original collection of chairman maos 18931976 quotations was first published in china in may 1964 this material has been reconstructed from various unverified sources cmg archives. The quotations from chairman mao, the mao zhuxi yulu, 426 in total, were culled from the numerous writings in which mao had set out to sinify marxismleninism over the years and which had been brought together in the fourvolume selected works of mao zedong mao zedong xuanji. As its title implies, it is a collection of quotations excerpted from mao zedongs past speeches and publications. The quotations found in maos little red book provide a vocabulary with which to challenge the powerful, including chinas current elites. Quotations from chairman mao tsetung is one of the most prolifically printed books in modern history, allegedly rivaling the print numbers of the bible. When john mcdonnell read a quote from chairman mao in parliament, jaws hit the floor.
Quotations from chairman mao tsetung december 16, 1966 lin piao comrade mao tsetung is the greatest marxistleninist of our era. Nov 14, 2014 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. The classic the little red book quotations from various writings by the then chinese communist leader mao tsetung. Mao zhuxi yulu is a book of statements from speeches and writings by mao zedong formerly romanized as mao tsetung, the former chairman of the chinese communist party, published from 1964 to about 1976 and widely distributed during the cultural revolution. For the present, though, the groups looking to mao. Mao zhuxi yulu is a book of the sayings of mao tsetung. It achieved supreme importance as the ultimate guide to. After the enemies with guns have been wiped out, there will still be enemies without guns. We have such an opportunity in listening to this, quotations from chairman mao zedong, colloquially known as the little red book.
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