Emily R. Williams. Collecting the Revolution: British Engagements with Chinese Cultural Revolution Material Culture Lanham: Rowman & Littlefield, 2022. Pp. 240. 126. 00 (cloth).

Key Points

• The aim is to explore how British engagement with Chinese Cultural Revolution material reflects broader cultural interactions.
• Analysis of historical artifacts from the Cultural Revolution era.
• Examining British collections and their meanings in cultural context.
• Discussion of historical narratives surrounding these objects.
• Illustrates the impact of the Cultural Revolution on Western perceptions of China.
• Highlights the significance of material culture in understanding historical relationships.
• Reveals the complexities of cultural exchange between Britain and China during the revolution.