Zhou Enlai: The Early Years

by Chae-Jin Lee

The long-time Chinese premier Zhou Enlai (1898-1976) is one of the most important, interesting, and appealing figures among twentieth-century world statesmen. This book asserts that the rich and diverse personal, educational, and political experiences of Zhou's formative years established clear patterns for his future and political orientations. In addition to substantiating the facts of Zhou Enlai's early years for the first time, the author sets Zhou's experience in the historical context of the Chinese youth of his generation, notably such events as Marxism, the Bolshevik Revolution, World War I, and the May Fourth Movement.

Genres: Biography

256 pages, Hardcover

First published October 1, 1994

Reviews

[Jack · Rating 4 out of 5]

A really superb account of Zhou Enlai’s early life. So much information about his activities - even which sports his school team beat all others in (basketball, netball). Coverage towards the end of the book is understandably less detailed. A great casual read.

[Zhe · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the best academic works on Zhou Enlai. Reliably soursed and narrated in a balanced account. If only it could cover Zhou Enlai's later years...