Mao's Great Famine

Mao's Great Famine, by Frank Dikötter and narrated by Daniel York Loh, offers a compelling and detailed account of a devastating period in Chinese history during the late 1950s and early 1960s. Based on new research within Chinese archives, it combines insights into the political corridors of power with the experiences of ordinary people, providing a groundbreaking perspective on the consequences of Mao's Great Leap Forward. This critically acclaimed work has been recognized for its narrative power and significant contribution to understanding Chinese history.