Who are the key players in the book?

The book tells the story of 1949 through the eyes of key players, including Mao Zedong, President Truman, Secretary of State Acheson, Minnesota congressman Walter Judd, and Madame Chiang Kai-shek.

What is the relevance of the book?

The legacy of 1949 continues to shape East Asian politics, and the book sheds light on how events during that year transformed American foreign policy.

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The book uses Chinese and Russian sources, as well as recently declassified CIA documents.

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A Force So Swift: Mao, Truman, and the Birth of Modern China, 1949 Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

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A gripping narrative of the Truman administration's response to the fall of Nationalist China and the triumph of Mao Zedong's Communist forces in 1949

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Listening Length	10 hours and 12 minutes (25.4 cm)
Author	Kevin Peraino
Narrator	Paul Michael
Audible release date	September 19, 2017
Language	English
Publisher	Random House Audio
Version	Unabridged
Program Type	Audiobook
Date First Available	2023-3-23 20:38:53

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1949 was a tumultuous year as Mao Zedong's Communist armies took control of Beijing, Shanghai, and other major cities, while the Truman administration scrambled to formulate a response
The events transformed American foreign policy leading to decades of friction with Communist China, a long-standing US commitment to Taiwan, and the subsequent wars in Korea and Vietnam
The book tells the story of this remarkable year through the eyes of the key players, including Mao Zedong, President Truman, Secretary of State Acheson, etc.
Drawing on Chinese and Russian sources as well as recently declassified CIA documents
The legacy of 1949 is more relevant than ever to the relationships between China, the United States, and the rest of the world
A captivating read that focuses on the dawn of modern China and the pivotal role it played in shaping East Asian politics

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Question : Who are the key players in the book?
Answer : The book tells the story of 1949 through the eyes of key players, including Mao Zedong, President Truman, Secretary of State Acheson, Minnesota congressman Walter Judd, and Madame Chiang Kai-shek.
Question : What is the relevance of the book?
Answer : The legacy of 1949 continues to shape East Asian politics, and the book sheds light on how events during that year transformed American foreign policy.
Question : What are some sources used in the book?
Answer : The book uses Chinese and Russian sources, as well as recently declassified CIA documents.

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Kevin Peraino , Paul Michael (Narrator), Random House Audio (Publisher) & 0 more Diplomacy Editorial Review

A Force So Swift: Mao, Truman, and the Birth of Modern China, 1949 Hardcover, by Michael Peraino, is a well-written and well-researched history book that sheds light on a pivotal time period in US-China relations. The book focuses on the period between World War II and the Korean War, specifically the events that led to the rise of modern China and Mao Zedong's takeover. The author examines the Truman administration's approach to the crisis, detailing how key members of the administration dealt with the situation, including their efforts to establish policy towards China. The book provides a detailed analysis of how the policymakers of the time grappled with the dilemma they faced, ultimately leading to the implications that those decisions had for Sino-American relations through to the present day. The bibliography is a treasure trove in itself for anyone interested in the China story.

Pros

Well-written and easy to read
Extensively researched, using a variety of sources
Detailed analysis of key policymakers' decisions
Provides a nuanced understanding of the US-China relationship during this time period
Provides an essential background to the founding of the People’s Republic of China

Cons

Some reviewers felt the book did not answer certain key questions, specifically as to why the US backed Chiang Kai Shek
Some chapters are too detailed to follow.

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A Force So Swift: Mao, Truman, and the Birth of Modern China, 1949 Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

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