EPISODE · Jun 11, 2020 · 27 MIN
The Proletarian Nation vs. The Theory of the Productive Forces
from People's History of Ideas Podcast · host Matthew Rothwell
The thinking of Chinese Communism’s two founders, Li Dazhao and Chen Duxiu, diverges as revolutionary experience is gained.Further Reading:Maurice Meisner, Li Ta-Chao and the Origins of Chinese MarxismSome names from this episode:Li Dazhao, Co-founder of the Communist Party, often credited as China’s first MarxistChen Duxiu, Co-founder and first general secretary of the Communist PartyZhang Guotao, Communist leader and opponent of ‘united front from within’ with GuomindangSupport the show
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The thinking of Chinese Communism’s two founders, Li Dazhao and Chen Duxiu, diverges as revolutionary experience is gained. Further Reading: Maurice Meisner, Li Ta-Chao and the Origins of Chinese Marxism Some names from this episode: Li Dazhao, Co-founder of the Communist Party, often credited as China’s first Marxist Chen Duxiu, Co-founder and first general secretary of the Communist Party Zhang Guotao, Communist leader and opponent of ‘united front from within’ with Guomindang Support the...
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