The Little Red Book

The Little Red Book, officially titled "Quotations from Chairman Mao Tse-tung," is a collection of Mao Zedong's sayings and writings, first published in 1964. It became a symbol of the Cultural Revolution in China, promoting Mao's ideologies and holding immense cultural significance. The book aimed to spread communist ideas and mobilize the masses, often being distributed and studied by citizens. Its impact extended beyond China, influencing various revolutionary movements worldwide. The Little Red Book is notable not just for its content, but also for its role in political propaganda and the cultivation of a cult of personality around Mao.