The Complex Legacy of Mao Zedong’s Revolutionary Triumphs and Tragedies
Mao Zedong’s revolutionary rise transformed China from a fractured land into a formidable global power, yet his legacy remains shrouded in controversy and tragedy. His bold policies—land reforms, collectivization, the Great Leap Forward, and the Cultural Revolution—sparked unprecedented social upheaval, often with devastating human costs. Behind his strategic secrecy lay a leader driven by conviction…