... both histories include the Soviet 20th Party Congress and the de-Stalinization process which followed. This means I can make use of my former research. In short, this essay will study key influences on the development of the understanding of the question- What motivated Mao to instigate the Cultural Revolution? Synopsis This essay intends to explore key historiographic developments in the understanding of the true motivations ... heavily influence outside interpretations of the events. To a lesser extent, the death of Marshall Lin Biao in 1971 can be held responsible for the shift towar...

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