John Sexton has translated many Russian and Chinese texts on the history of Communism. His publications include Contemporary China on Deng Xiaoping's economic reforms, Alliance of Adversaries, on the early Comintern's often troubled pacts with nationalist and anti-imperialist parties, and a forthcoming volume of translations of the political writings of Zheng Chaolin, a revolutionary socialist who was jailed by Mao for 27 years.

A fascinating read, based on deep knowledge of the "red friends". People of all kinds and various nationalities, mostly Western, Sexton has an obvious sympathy with them, but also the ability to give the unvarnished truth where necessary. Sexton is sensitive, often witty and also innovative, uncovering hitherto unfamiliar material. Not only well written, but really excellent scholarship.

John Sexton has translated many Russian and Chinese texts on the history of Communism. His publications include Contemporary China on Deng Xiaoping's economic reforms, Alliance of Adversaries, on the early Comintern's often troubled pacts with nationalist and anti-imperialist parties, and a forthcoming volume of translations of the political writings of Zheng Chaolin, a revolutionary socialist who was jailed by Mao for 27 years.

A fascinating read, based on deep knowledge of the "red friends". People of all kinds and various nationalities, mostly Western, Sexton has an obvious sympathy with them, but also the ability to give the unvarnished truth where necessary. Sexton is sensitive, often witty and also innovative, uncovering hitherto unfamiliar material. Not only well written, but really excellent scholarship.