Životopis čínského revolucionáře a nejvyššího představitele Komunistické strany Číny - Mao Ce-tunga. Osobní život, ale především politická kariéra předního čínského revolucionáře a státníka. Shrnutí života od dětství přes vstup do Komunistické strany Číny, působení v Nacionalistické straně, "dlouhý pochod", japonskou okupaci, volbu nejvyšším představitelem strany, mocenské ovládnutí Číny, supervelmocenské ambice, peripetie "kulturní revoluce" a smrt. Osobní Mao Ce-tungova role v procesu historického vývoje Číny v průběhu 20.století.
Kniha začíná rokem 1909, kdy se do tradičních poměrů mandžuského maloměsta narodila autorčina babička a končí rokem 1978, kdy se autorce podařilo odjet studovat do Anglie.
Kniha se zabývá ojedinělým osudem tří sester, které se zapsaly do historie Číny 20. století. Nejstarší Aj-ling (1888–1973) se provdala za Kchung Siang-siho (1880–1967), který byl ministrem průmyslu, krátce i předsedou vlády Čínské republiky a rovněž guvernérem Čínské centrály banky. Po komunistickém převratu v Číně se Aj-ling s manželem usadili ve Spojených státech. Prostřední Čching-ling (1893–1981) se v roce 1915 provdala za Sunjatsena (1866–1925), zakladatele Kuomintangu, propadla komunistické ideologii a za vlády Mao-ce tunga patřila k předním funkcionářům strany. Nejmladší sestra Mej-ling (1898–2003) se provdala za generála Čankajška (1887–1975), během druhé světové války pomáhala Spojencům v boji proti Japoncům a v čínské občanské válce stála spolu s manželem v čele protikomunistické opozice. Po vzniku Čínské lidové republiky se přestěhovala na Thaj-wan, kde se stala první dámou svobodné Číny. Po manželově smrti žila v New Yorku, kde nakonec zemřela v požehnaném věku 105 let. Kniha popisuje život sester od dospívání až do smrti, jejich vzájemné vztahy, neshody i dramatické osudy, které byly natolik spjaté s novodobou historií Číny, že vyprávění o jejich životě může sloužit zároveň i jako přehledný nástin čínských novodobých dějin.
This is one of Jung's later writings, in which readers will find the practical
applications to familiar psychological situations. It is an account of Jung's
handling of the transference between psychologist and patient in the light of
his conception of the archetypes.
In Psychology and Alchemy Jung works out in detail the analogies between
alchemy, Christian dogma and symbolism in relation to alchemy, focusing on the
mandala in particular.
The basic introduction to the thought of Jung, one of the founders of modern psychiatry. Here Jung examines some of the most contested and crucial areas in the field of analytical psychology: dream analysis, the primitive unconscious, and the relationship between psychology and religion. -- Publisher
From the bestselling author of Wild Swans and Mao: The Unknown Story In this groundbreaking biography, Jung Chang vividly describes how Empress Dowager Cixi âe" the most important woman in Chinese history âe" brought a medieval empire into the modern age. Under her, the ancient country attained virtually all the attributes of a modern state and it was she who abolished gruesome punishments like âe~death by a thousand cutsâe(tm) and put an end to foot-binding. Jung Chang comprehensively overturns the conventional view of Cixi as a diehard conservative and cruel despot andalso takes the reader into the depths of her splendid Summer Palace and the harem of Beijingâe(tm)s Forbidden City, where she lived surrounded by eunuchs âe" with one of whom she fell in love, with tragic consequences. Packed with drama, fast-paced and gripping, it is both a panoramic depiction of the birth of modern China and an intimate portrait of a woman: as the concubine to a monarch, as the absolute ruler of a third of the worldâe(tm)s population, and as a unique stateswoman. âe~Powerfulâe(tm) Simon Sebag Montefiore âe~Truly authoritativeâe(tm) New York Times âe~Wonderfulâe(tm) Sunday Times Shortlisted for the James Tait Black Biography Prize
Set against a backdrop of a century of turmoil in China, the narrative explores the lives of the three Soong sisters from Shanghai, who rose to prominence during a time of war and revolution. Each sister played a pivotal role in shaping the political landscape, influencing key events and figures. Their stories reveal the complexities of power, family loyalty, and the impact of personal choices on national history, showcasing how these remarkable women navigated a rapidly changing society.
Empress Dowager Cixi (1835-1908) is the most important woman in Chinese
history. She ruled China for decades and brought a medieval empire into the
modern age. This book presents a panoramic depiction of the birth of modern
China and an intimate portrait of a woman.
From the internationally bestselling author of Wild Swans, this dramatic biography explores the life of a remarkable woman who ruled China for 50 years, transforming the nation from concubine to Empress. Cixi, a figure of immense wealth yet largely confined within palace walls, was a mother, a ruthless adversary, and a brilliant strategist. The author presents Cixi as one of the most formidable and enlightened rulers in history. Selected as a concubine at 12 by Emperor Xianfeng, she bore his only male heir, who became Emperor at just four years old after his father's death in 1861. In a masterstroke, Cixi allied with the Emperor's widow to orchestrate a coup, ousting the regents and becoming the sole Regent. Despite her lack of formal training, she and the widow studied history and politics, ruling the vast nation from behind a curtain. Following the death of her son, she appointed a young nephew as Emperor, maintaining her influence until her death in 1908. The author crafts a complex portrait of Cixi, highlighting her ruthlessness against rivals, her thirst for knowledge, her strategic appointments of Westerners, and her commitment to preserving China's cultural heritage while embracing modernization, including the controversial ban on footbinding.
