Mao's Military Romanticism breaks both new conceptual and
new empirical ground in analyzing China's decision to enter the war
and its subsequent struggle to hold its own against the world's
most powerful nation. This book should stand for some time as the
standard comprehensive treatment of China in the Korean
War.--William Stueck, author of The Korean War: An
International HistoryA splendid book with valuable observations
about the contrasting ways in which Chinese and American forces
fought. Zhang is an excellent storyteller, as well as a skilled
interpreter of historical data.--Akira Iriye, author of
Power and Culture: The Japanese-American War, 1941-1945This book
provides the best account yet of how Mao fought his war with the
Americans and their allies. It also offers provocative insights
into Mao's thinking about strategy, tactics, and the human costs of
warfare. Highly recommended.--John Lewis Gaddis, author of
The Long Peace: Inquiries into the History of the Cold WarZhang's
conceptual framework, 'military romanticism, ' provides a new and
useful angle for understanding Mao's decision-making. This is a
great contribution to the history of the Korean War and to China
studies.--Litai Xue, coauthor of Uncertain Partners: Stalin,
Mao, and the Korean WarOffers fresh insights on Communist China's
role in the Korean conflict.--D. Clayton James, coauthor of
Refighting the Last War: Command and Crisis in Korea
An important addition to the body of literature on the Korean
War.--Journal of Military History[The book's] greatest strength is
its detailed and comprehensive coverage of China's military
activities which allows readers to draw their own
conclusions.--H-Net ReviewsThis is the most comprehensive account
of Chinese policy towards the Korean war to have appeared.--War in
HistoryThis extraordinary study is a significant contribution to
Korean War literature.--American Historical ReviewAn important
addition to the Korean War literature.--Choice
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