History of Economic Relations Between Russia and China From Modernization to Maoism

This book was originally written as a historical treatise to demonstrate "that the development of economic ties between Russia and China is the logical outcome of a centuries old friendship between these neighboring peoples, a friendship which accords with their fundamental interests and is of general benefit to all mankind." In the post-Soviet and post-Maoist era, these consensual tendencies are even stronger. The original publication of this translation in 1966, when its central thesis had long been abandoned and refuted by both sides, is still of value and not just as an ironic comment on the theorists and systemizers of history. For this, better examples are already available in every book shop and on the shelves of every library. Rather, the work demonstrates that sharing a common socialist ideology in insufficient to overcome animosities of history and national rivalries.Barnett, S. A. is the author of 'History of Economic Relations Between Russia and China From Modernization to Maoism', published 2007 under ISBN 9781412806398 and ISBN 1412806399.