Jonathan Gregson, author and expert on the region, talks to Sir David. He says the Maoist victory was partly down to their control of rural areas. Having exploited the uncertainty created by the monarchy, Gregson says the Maoists must now perform well in government.
"A revolution is not a dinner party, or writing an essay, a painting a picture, or doing embroidery; it cannot be so refined, so leisurely and gentle, so temperate, kind, courteous, restrained and magnanimous. A revolution is an insurrection, an act of violence by which one class overthrows another."
Mao Zedong
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