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This book is the result of years of research in party and government archives across China and Taiwan. I’m deeply grateful to a very long list of scholars and institutions across mainland China, Taiwan, and the United States whose support made it possible.

Domination and Mobilization is for scholars, students, and curious readers alike—anyone wanting to understand how the Communist revolution shaped party development in China and Taiwan. It also generates important implications for scholars interested in rebel organizations.

Drawing on rich CCP & KMT archives—including rarely used in party and government archives and county gazetteers —the book challenges prevailing wisdom on authoritarian politics and Chinese history.

Argument -3: The CCP’s victory wasn’t “destined.” Contingent events reshaped elite coalitions and shifted the balance of mobilization capacity—altering both parties’ fortunes.

Argument -2: And to mobilize effectively, a dominant leader had to emerge inside the party. Leadership mattered more than power-sharing among elites.

Argument -1: Mobilization wasn’t just about rallying loyal fighters. Mobilizing financial resources was equally important to sustaining a long, violent struggle.

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