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James Keating

I hold a degree in History from the University of Liverpool and have always loved reading non-fiction in my spare time. My specific interests mainly lie in Russian history but I have also been fascinated with biographies outside of Russia from the biggest names in history such as Frida Kahlo or Oliver Cromwell.

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Articles by James Keating

The Life of Tadeusz Kościuszko: A Revolutionary on 2 Continents

Mao’s Great Leap Forward & How It Killed Millions

The policy that led to the deaths of tens of millions. What was the Great Leap Forward, and why was it so disastrous?

The Chinese Civil War & Mao’s Long March

The Chinese Civil War saw two ideologies and two prominent figures in history, Mao Zedong and Chiang Kai-Shek, fight for decades to impart their vision for the future of China.

How did Mao Lead China, and What did He Leave Behind?

Mao’s reign over China is one of the most controversial in history. The impact of his leadership is profound and hard to define as strictly good or evil without exploration.

Mao Zedong: His Origins & Unlikely Rise to Power

From begging on the streets to leading a nation of nine hundred million, who was Mao Zedong, and how did he become the leader of China?

10 Times Ivan the Terrible Really Was Terrible

A Glimpse into Socialist Realism: 6 Paintings of the Soviet Union

Spanning over 80 years (1932-88), socialist realism was an official art form with an unwavering idealization of life under Soviet rule after World War II.

5 Stunning Works by Frida Kahlo You Should Know