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The Long March [Illustrated] (Hardcover)

by Ed Jocelyn (Author), Andrew McEwen (Author)
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  • Hardcover: 350 pages
  • Publisher: Constable; illustrated edition edition (2 Mar 2006)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1845292553
  • ISBN-13: 978-1845292553
  • Product Dimensions: 19.2 x 12.8 x 2.6 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 220,581 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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The authors have put together a first-rate, considered account of what happened, how and to what end.

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Jocelyn and McEwen's physical reconstruction of the march is wonderfully gruelling reading.

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars What you don't see in the media?, 3 Mar 2006
Put down your latte and your laptop, get your fingers dirty and spend some time learning about the 900 million people who represent the faceless majority. Sure beats picking up the latest handout at the State Council Information Office.

This is the true story of two men, a Brit and an Aussie, retracing the Red Army's footsteps and recording the experiences of
the last-remaining witnesses and participants of the Long March. Although, the oral history predominates, they also offer some fresh contemporary insights based on their own bizarre experiences.
As Jonathan Fenby said, they offer a picture of a China rarely seen by foreigners, "warts and all". For example, it's
pretty amazing that they were only arrested twice?
This is so important because I'm tired of reading reports about the "hot" "new" "China economic miracle".
I keep reading about the crass spending habits of the 1 percent of the 1 percent (educated, rich Shanghainese) and this is somehow supposed to represent the changes going on inside this vast and diverse nation. But as you may know, China is not a nation of 1.3 billion customers.
Can't wait for the 'photographic diary' to be released.

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Highly Recommended, 5 Mar 2006
By Ralph Milliband (Harlow, Essex) - See all my reviews
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. What a great way to understand how arduous the Long March was. Our two Westerners set out to emulate Mao, meeting survivors from the original march on the way.
A fascinating insight.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Wow, 30 April 2006
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I didn't know very much about chinese recent history when I read this book, but I found it entertaining, and informative on 2 levels. The first being simply the details of the Long march and internal polotics of the Maoist faction. The second being how modern day rural China reacts to Westerners.
(And a very interesting section on Mao's Lost daughter)
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5.0 out of 5 stars Compelling, entertaining and important read
It's been a long time since I enjoyed a book about China as much as this. My main criticism of The Long March is it's not long enough! Read more
Published on 24 Mar 2007 by Ronald Jones

5.0 out of 5 stars A fascinating look at the China few ever see
The "original" Long March was an epic movement of Mao's communist troops escaping from the Kuomintang in southern China to a "soviet" enclave in the north via the fringes of... Read more
Published on 30 Jul 2006 by Laszlo Wagner

5.0 out of 5 stars Totally enjoyed
A well written book. Thanks for bring me along the jounrney VIRTUALLY, totally enjoyed every step while sparing myself with all the pain and suffering. :)
Published on 24 Jul 2006 by R. Wu

5.0 out of 5 stars Why you should read this book
The armchair traveller will enjoy these often witty tales from an unlikely duo. Despite bad directions, these cityslickers manage to find their way along disappearing trails in... Read more
Published on 30 April 2006 by Mark Twain

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This book is ideal for the armchair traveller. See China through the eyes of two Chinese-speaking journalists who backpack from one remote village to the next through mud and... Read more
Published on 25 April 2006 by Jasmine Hartley

5.0 out of 5 stars The Long March by Ed Jocelyn & Andy McEwen
This book is witty and informative giving a clear overview of the long march and its place in communist history, especially good for those of us, like myself, who know little of... Read more
Published on 8 April 2006 by Josie

5.0 out of 5 stars Long March, quick read
A fantastic book. Gives a real insight into what the March must have been like. The interviews with March survivors are fascinating.
Published on 6 Mar 2006 by Sean G. O'flynn

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