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Mao Zedong, before his own revolution prevailed, described China as dry tinder awaiting a spark.
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Mao Zedong described China as dry tinder awaiting a spark before his own revolution prevailed
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Book Review
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{
    "person": "Mao Zedong",
    "description": "China as dry tinder awaiting a spark"
}
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February 15, 2026 at 2:44 PM (2 months ago)
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February 15, 2026 at 2:44 PM (2 months ago)

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https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2025/08/11/king-of-kings-the-iranian-revolution-scott-anderson-book-review

A New Yorker article reviews Scott Anderson's book, "King of Kings," examining the Iranian Revolution. The review explores the role of key figures like the Shah and Khomeini, and considers counterfactuals about the revolution's causes.

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