Feature The Cultural Revolution: A People's History Mao Zedong’s brutal campaign to purify Communist China, which began in the early 1960s, resulted in a decade of chaos that has left an indelible stain on the nation’s politics. Frank Dikötter | Published in History Today Volume 66 Issue 9 September 2016 To continue reading this article you need to purchase a subscription, available from only £5. Start my trial subscription now If you have already purchased access, or are a print & archive subscriber, please ensure you are logged in. Please email digital@historytoday.com if you have any problems. ChinaMao Zedong Related Articles Who Got Mao Right? Looking back on the Great Leap Forward Popular articles How to Win an Election in Ancient Rome The Allure of Medieval Churches