The Great Socialist Cultural Revolution In China 7
The Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution, launched by Mao Zedong in China in 1966, was a profound and tumultuous socio-political movement aimed at preserving communist ideology and purging remnants of traditional and capitalist elements from Chinese society. This decade-long period plunged the nation into chaos, leading to widespread purges, destruction of cultural heritage, and immense suffering, leaving an indelible mark on Chinese history and its people.