Red blight by Mary Knight
"Red Blight" by Mary Lamar Knight is a political commentary written in the early 1950s. This work focuses on the dangers of communism, particularly in China, highlighting the author’s observations and experiences as a correspondent in the region. Through her writing, Knight presents a critique of both the Chinese Communist Party and the American response to its rise, suggesting that the interplay of incompetence and political decisions contributed to the issues faced
by China during this tumultuous period. At the start of the book, the author establishes her narrative by sharing a personal recollection of her time in China, reflecting on the allure and promises of communism, which she deems impossible to fulfill. The introduction conveys her belief that historical cycles of revolutionary fervor often lead to chaos, supported by anecdotal evidence and historical references. Knight critiques significant political figures, including General George Marshall and Chiang Kai-shek, arguing that their decisions shaped the outcomes in China. She emphasizes her view that American policies and perceptions have inadvertently empowered the spread of communism, prompting her call for clarity and a reevaluation of actions taken during that era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Knight, Mary, 1898-1996 |
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| Contributor | Wedemeyer, Albert C. (Albert Coady), 1896-1989 |
| Title | Red blight |
| Original Publication | United States: Lorin L. Morrison,1951. |
| Note | "Appendix: The Wedemeyer report on China and Korea, submitted to the President of the United States, September 9, 1947, by Albert C. Wedemeyer": pp. 151-187. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 50.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Credits | Tim Lindell, Bob Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DS: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia |
| Subject | Communism -- China |
| Subject | China -- History -- 1945- |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 69684 |
| Release Date | Jan 2, 2023 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 140 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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