This special edition contains the two most important essays by Mao on guerrilla warfare tactics in a new, completely uncensored format.As a revolutionary leader, Mao Zedong laid the economic, technological and cultural foundations of modern China, transforming the country from an agrarian society into a major world power."Time Magazine" voted Mao Zedong as one of the 100 most influential figures of the last century. He has often been described as both "brilliant and ruthless." His essays are described as "propaganda," and have historically been viewed as "subversive" and "revolutionary." They contain some of the most practical and controversial warfare theory ever presented in essay form.