Periods of famine have been (and, unfortunately, are) some of the darkest pages of human history. By definition, hunger is never alone, but brings specter of poverty, epidemics, the generalized confusion, despair, failure of the primary instincts of human animality.

A few facts and figures on China.

An examination of the historical context of Communism, with particular focus on Soviet Russia and Maoist China.

The following is a description and analysis of the relationship between the May 4th Movement, the New Culture Movement and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and how that relationship has contributed to the modernisation of China.

Led by Mao Zedong.