The Cultural Revolution Part 2
Aug 14, 2024•2 hr 3 min
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Episode description
Join us for part 2! This time, we talk about what Mao decides to do after a successful revolution. Ambitious projects are launched like The Great Leap Forward. The Great Chinese Famine ensues.
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