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At its peak, over a third of the world's population lived under communist regimes! But has communism died out? Is it humanity's legacy or a nightmare? Does communism still have a future?

 

This book introduces where the ideas of communism originated and why they were appealing. From Marx's theoretical prototypes to the theories and revolutionary practices of Lenin, Mao Zedong, and Stalinism, it also briefly outlines communism's unique political and economic systems and social structures, its international divisions and alliances, and its eventual sudden collapse. "Communism" provides an important perspective for understanding 20th-century history and contemporary political landscapes; communism's powerful challenge to capitalism still warrants thought and response from today's readers.

 

 

A concise introduction to the origins of communist thought, the forms of communist regimes, their practical development in the 20th century, and their eventual collapse. It is an introductory book for understanding communism / the history of political thought / 20th-century history.