Communism

by Xina Marie Uhl, Theodore Link (Contributor)

A system of government in which citizens share labor and property, Communism has been practiced in a number of different ways through the ages. The ancient Greek and medieval Utopian visions included an ideal society, while twentieth century Communism took a more sinister turn with the regimes of Lenin, Stalin, and Mao Tse-tung. The international scope of the Cold War pitted superpowers against one another in a struggle that could have ended the world. An authoritative guide on Communism's roots and practices, this timely volume investigates the historical context of this form of government, along with party platforms, images, and speeches.

64 pages, Paperback

Published July 30, 2019

About the author

Author Xina Marie Uhl lives in sunny Southern California with her husband and assorted furry and scaly pets. She holds both a BA and an MA in history, and has written more than thirty nonfiction books for young people.

Her fiction includes fantasy and humorous historical romance.

Check out her fiction and nonfiction at her website.

Reviews

[Lstonemppl.org · Rating 3 out of 5]

Older, dated.

[Eva · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very succinct summary of communist nations in the 20th century - no robust analysis like other texts.