Tombstone

This book by Yang Jisheng provides a meticulous and humane account of the Great Chinese Famine that occurred from 1958 to 1962.

It details the catastrophic consequences of Mao Zedong's 'Great Leap Forward' policy, which led to widespread starvation, economic collapse, and political terror.

The book analyzes the institutional and ideological factors that contributed to the famine, including the totalitarian control of the state, the concentration of power, and the propaganda mechanisms that silenced dissent.

Yang Jisheng's work is based on extensive research using Chinese government sources and personal accounts, making it a powerful and important historical document.