... 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 behind Mao's "Great Proletarian ... , he died reacting to the reductions in his power base when Mao began to denounce his generals to counter the PLA's dominant position in politics. Each way, this blatant powe...

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