ABSTRACT

This book tests the model of civil-military dualism to explain People's Liberation Army's (PLA) political engagement and its loyalty to the party in Maoist China. It explores how the party maintained its control— through penetration of the armed forces or non-intervention and civilian control.

chapter 1|18 pages

Introduction

chapter 2|40 pages

Civil-Military Dualism

chapter 4|25 pages

Crisis at Lushan

chapter 5|29 pages

Launching the Cultural Revolution

chapter 6|31 pages

Resistance to Power Seizure

chapter 7|30 pages

The Lin Biao Incident

chapter 8|26 pages

The Fall of the Gang of Four

chapter 9|23 pages

Conclusion