How did China transform from a crumbling empire into a communist state under Mao Zedong? 🌏
In Season 9, Episode 19 of CSS Breakdown: Book by Book, we explore Chapter 19 of Norman Lowe’s Mastering Modern World History (Fifth Edition) to uncover the dramatic journey of China from imperial collapse to communist triumph (1900–1949).
Discover:
How the fall of the Qing Dynasty led to the chaotic Warlord Era
The rise and struggles of the Kuomintang (KMT) under Sun Yat-sen and Chiang Kai-shek
The emergence of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) under Mao Zedong
How Japanese invasion and WWII reshaped China’s destiny
Why the CCP triumphed and the KMT fell
If you’re preparing for CSS, UPSC, or history exams, or simply fascinated by the Chinese Civil War and Mao’s rise, this episode is packed with insights!
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