The book attempts to show, among other things, the Communist leader's penetrating understanding and adroit handling of problems and the brilliance of both his words and actions. Mao insisted on removing bourgeois elements that had infiltrated the government and society in favor of capitalism, "revisionists," through violent class struggle. His call to action inspired China's youth to form Red Guard groups around the country as he himself seized control...

The 'little red book' used as the Bible of the Red Guards in Maoist Cultural Revolution 1966-76. Mao predicted in November 1956 in the year 2001, or the beginning of the 21st century, China will have undergone an even greater change.