What was the purpose of Maos little red book

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To regain control. Mao's little red book which contained brief slogans was part of t|he Cultural Revolution in the 1960's and 70's. Along with the Red Guards it was used to regain control of the party and China's political, social and economic direction which Mao felt was being threatened by reformers within the party.