From 1943 to 1976, Mao Zedong oppressed China with his leadership. He embodied the principles that Machiavelli stated in his book “The Prince.” While Mao was leader, we know that he wanted to turn China into a superpower country, one that could match the power of the United States and the Soviet Union. Mao’s rule in China caused the people to endure many economic disasters and political terrorism events. While ruling Mao created the greatest famine and genocide in history, millions of Chinese died through execution, starvation and by committing suicide, tens of millions were sent to labor camps, and about 5 Million were executed. About 30 to 45 million people were killed by the famine. Mao turned the country inside out, setting neighbors against
