The Cultural Revolution

The Cultural Revolution, the final volume of Frank Dikötter's acclaimed ‘People’s Trilogy,’ offers an in-depth and revealing exploration of one of China's most tumultuous eras. Drawing on unprecedented access to classified documents and personal interviews, the book examines Mao's ambitious efforts to reshape the nation, the chaos unleashed by student factions, and the profound impacts on ordinary people. It provides a nuanced reassessment of the period, shedding new light on the political violence, social upheaval, and unintended consequences that defined the Cultural Revolution.