Verdict in Peking: The Trial of the Gang of Four

By skillfully utilizing the official transcripts of the trial of the Gang of Four, one of the West's leading China-watchers has put together a compelling account of the dark intrigue and the deadly struggle for power that marked Mao's waning years. There are many valuable insights into Chinese politics in a moment of crisis, and a good deal of information on the structure of Chinese society, the system of law and punishment, and the channels of information.