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Bertil Lintner
ISBN 9780190125042
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Oxford University Press
China's India War
Who it's for: Readers interested in 20th-century Asian history and geopolitics
Bertil Lintner's 'China's India War' recontextualizes the 1962 Sino-Indian border dispute, arguing it was driven by more than territorial claims. The book asserts that the conflict served Mao Zedong's agenda to consolidate power amidst China's internal turmoil and China's ambition to displace India as a leader among newly independent nations, with planning commencing as early as 1959.Why You Should Read? Examines the geopolitical and internal factors that shaped the 1962 Sino-Indian War. Reveals China's early strategic planning for the conflict, predating India's 'forward policy.' Offers insights into Mao Zedong's motivation to reassert control within the Communist Party and PLA. Explores the broader implications of the war for China's international standing and Third World leadership.
Highlights
- Recontextualizes the 1962 border dispute beyond territorial claims
- Argues the war served Mao's agenda to consolidate power
- Reveals China's strategic planning as early as 1959
- Examines geopolitical and internal factors shaping the conflict
- Explores implications for China's international standing
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What is the main argument of the book?
The book argues that the 1962 Sino-Indian War was driven by more than territorial claims, serving Mao Zedong's agenda to consolidate power and China's ambition to displace India as a leader among newly independent nations.
Does the book cover China's internal politics?
Yes, it discusses how Mao's need to reassert control within the Communist Party and PLA influenced the decision for war.
What is the book's perspective on the origins of the conflict?
It reveals that China's strategic planning for the conflict began as early as 1959, predating India's 'forward policy.'
Who is the author?
Bertil Lintner, a journalist and author specializing in Asian affairs.