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TO OVERTHROW THE WORLD

The Rise and Fall and Rise of Communism

TO OVERTHROW THE WORLD
Genre:

History

Author:

Sean McMeekin

Publisher:

Basic

Language:

English

AUTHOR BIO:

Sean McMeekin, born in Idaho, raised in Rochester NY, and educated at Stanford and UC Berkeley, developed a passion for modern history from a young age. His interest was sparked while playing Winston Churchill in a school reenactment of the Yalta Conference at 15 and Joseph McCarthy in a more elaborate reenactment of the Army-McCarthy hearings at 17. This involved camcorders and double agents in the Russian Club. He pursued his fascination through various American and European battlefields, libr...

Pages:

528

Publication:

September 2024

Rights available:

Danish, Dutch, Estonian, Faroese, Finnish, French, German, Icelandic, Italian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Norwegian, Swedish

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DESCRIPTION:

Three decades after the Soviet Union's collapse and the proclamation of the "End of History" by Francis Fukuyama, reassessments of Communism are warranted. In 2001, during American triumphalism, historian Richard Pipes declared Communism dead in his book "Communism: A History." 

However, current perspectives differ. While Russia is no longer Communist, admiration for Stalin has surged. The United States, grappling with challenges like 9/11, military interventions, de-industrialization, and economic issues, has witnessed a decline in power and prestige. Simultaneously, China has risen in economic and global influence, affecting U.S. institutions dependent on the Chinese market.

The author of "To Overthrow the World" explores the transformation of Communism from an ideal to a ruling doctrine and its unexpected revival post-1991. The book uncovers:

  • The roots of statist tyranny in Karl Marx's writings and political career.

  • The widespread violence, economic devastation, and oppressive measures under Communist rule.

  • The evolution of Communism into a flexible ruling philosophy, emphasizing state power and wealth over a "classless" economy.

  • The export of the "China model" globally, impacting academia, culture, media, sports, business, and government.

"To Overthrow the World" combines narrative and scholarly insights to reshape our understanding of Communism's evolution.

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