From Rebel to Ruler - One Hundred Years of the Chinese Communist Party

On the centennial of the founding of the Chinese Communist Party, Tony Saich offers the definitive history of the CCP's rise and rule. The party has suffered self-inflicted wounds yet thrived thanks to its flexibility. Looking ahead, Saich assesses how the CCP is adapting to global leadership and the expectations of China's growing middle class.

About the author

Tony Saich is Daewoo Professor of International Affairs and Director the Rajawali Foundation Institute for Asia at Harvard Kennedy School. His books include Finding Allies and Making Revolution: The Early Years of the Chinese Communist Party and Governance and Politics of China.

Summary

On the centennial of the founding of the Chinese Communist Party, Tony Saich offers the definitive history of the CCP’s rise and rule. The party has suffered self-inflicted wounds yet thrived thanks to its flexibility. Looking ahead, Saich assesses how the CCP is adapting to global leadership and the expectations of China’s growing middle class.

Product details

• Authors: Tony Saich, Saich Tony
• Publisher: Harvard University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 24.10.2023
• EAN: 9780674293915
• ISBN: 978-0-674-29391-5
• No. of pages: 560
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > General, dictionaries; 20th Century, POLITICAL SCIENCE / History & Theory, HISTORY / Asia / General, 20th century history: c 1900 to c 2000, 20th century, c 1900 to c 1999, Political science & theory, Far-left political ideologies and movements, Asian History, Political science and theory, Marxism & Communism