Transforming Russia and China : revolutionary struggle in the twentieth century

William G. Rosenberg And Marilyn B. Young. Includes Index. Bibliography: P. 363-372. Preface: Revolution as Process Acknowledgments Contents A Note on Transliteration and Pronunciation 1. Revolutionary Russia and the Dilemmas of Social Democracy 2. 1917: The Paradox of Victory 3. China and the Meanings of Russia’s Revolution 4. Shanghai: The Paradox of Defeat 5. Vanguards: The Parties and Party-Mass Relations in the 1930s 6. Great Patriotic Struggles: The Soviet Union and China in World War II 7. Socialist Roads and Varieties of Recovery 8. Great Leaps Forward: Ironies and Contradictions, 1954-1964 9. Cultural Revolution and the Question of Stabilization 10. Straw Sandals: The Ambiguities of Power Notes Chronology of Major Events Suggestions for Further Reading Index (with Brief Biographical Notations) "In the best tradition of historical writing, this fascinating study concentrates on the distinguishing characteristics of the Russian and Chinese experiences of revolution during the same time period. Using quotations, anecdotes, and colorful descriptive material, the authors unravel the tangle of people, places, and events central to understanding the nature of revolutionary change."--Publisher description