Mao Zedong (also known as Mao Tse-tung) is regarded as one of the most controversial figures in modern world history.
He was named one of the 100 most influential figures of the 20th century by Time.
Brilliant and ruthless, his legacy includes guerrilla warfare tactics, violent cultural revolutions, and enduring Communist propaganda.
Having conquered the country, he ruled the People\'s Republic of China from its establishment as a Communist state in 1949 until the time of his death in 1976.
Mao Zedong (also known as Mao Tse-tung) is regarded as one of the most controversial figures in modern world history