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www.sixthtone.com
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| | | | | The literary tradition Eileen Chang represented was essentially broken off on the Chinese mainland for 40 years. By the time she was rediscovered in the 1980s, that legacy couldn't be recovered, but it could be rewritten. | |
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theimaginativeconservative.org
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| | | | | I myself have obviously got into an awful lot of trouble through defending Western civilization. It seems a strange feature of our times that the more you're disposed to defend it, the more you are regarded as some kind of narrow-minded bigot. But the people who make that accusation are the real ones with the narrow mind. They're people who do not see exactly how large and comprehensive our civilization has been and still is. (by Sir Roger Scruton) | |
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analog-antiquarian.net
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| | | | | [AI summary] The user's text provides an extensive and detailed account of the Cultural Revolution in China, highlighting its complex and multifaceted nature. It discusses both the severe human rights abuses and the unintended positive outcomes, such as economic growth, educational advancements, and improvements in public health. The text also touches on the challenges historians face in studying this period due to limited access to information and political sensitivities. The user's comment section includes a discussion comparing Mao Zedong to Winston Churchill, emphasizing the similarities in their leadership styles and the controversies surrounding their legacies. The user is seeking a comprehensive summary of the text, which includes the historical conte... | |
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rogerscruton.com
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