Well, Freethinkers' use of the term 'history books' immediately tells me that writer is American. And that says a lot to me. Irrespective, history informs me that Mao Zedong was indeed a cultural giant and the performance of the Red Guards during the Cultural Revolution does not denigrate Mao nor detract from his immense energy culturally. Politics was an offspring of culture for Mao; the ramifications of international interference in China's affairs led Mao to cherish China's culture even more. This led to Mao's reluctance to trust imperial intentions toward China.
China Daily
13 May 2010
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