Episode number 3 of Series “China: A Century of Revolution”.
Shows how, in four years after Japan’s defeat, the Communists chased the Nationalists off the mainland and established a People’s Republic in Peking. Discusses how the Communists brought a semblance of order to China, despite hostility from Western powers. The other parts of this 3-part series are Part I Agonies of nationalism, 1800-1927 and Part II Enemies within and without, 1927-1944. Narrated by Joseph Campanella.
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ACMI Identifier
302957
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Beijing (China)
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → China - History - Civil war, 1945-1949
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → People's Liberation Army (China)
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → China - Social conditions
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Communism - China
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
History → China - History - 20th century
History → China - History - Civil war, 1945-1949
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)