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Source: BBC World Service "Off the Shelf"

Roundup

9-27-05

Mao Zedong (2nd of 5)

In Episode 2 of Junch Chang and Jon Halliday's interpretation of the life of Chairman Mao -- "Mao: The Unknown Story" -- he is plotting a rise to the top of the political pile. He is in the pay of Moscow and must pit his wits against the might of the Nationalists. Meanwhile, he still finds the time and sensitivity to write poetry.

Read entire article at BBC World Service "Off the Shelf"