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School Library Journal
Reviewed on May 1, 2009
Gr 6-9 Several recent Mao biographies overshadow this one. Naden's account lacks balance and clarity, occasionally distorting the record (e.g., blaming Qing for "sparking the Opium War," and the dynasty's decline on anti-opium-trade efforts, ignoring the roles of Empress "Tz'u-his" [Cixi] and the West). Yuan's dictatorship lasted four years, not "more than a decade." The text...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2008
This well-written biography gives an accessible overview of Chinese history in addition to detailed informati...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
