communist countries

Discusses the historical background, psychological roots, strengths, weaknesses, practices, evolution, and future of these political systems.

Presents a comprehensive biography of nineteenth-century German philosopher, social scientist, and revolutionary Karl Marx and discusses his early accomplishments and overall impact on history.

Contains over four hundred alphabetically arranged entries that provide information about various aspects of communism in the twentieth century, covering major figures, events, ideas and concepts, organizations and movements, and other topics.

Analyzes the ideas of Mao Tse-tung, describing how his thought progressed throughout the years and the impact he had on Chinese politics, society, and economics.

Presents over one hundred archival photographs, color maps, and illustrations depicting the revolution and socialist government of Mao Zedong and examines Chinese culture and society under his leadership as well as the changes to China since his death.

Presents descriptions from men and women in Romania, Hungary, Lithuania, Macedonia, and the Czech Republic of their lives after the opening of the Soviet bloc.

Presents the famous document which contains the essence of communism, as envisioned by Marx and Engels. Includes an introduction by Robert Conquest.

An illustrated overview of communism that describes its origins and major figures and events in its history, especially in Russia and China.

Chronicles Senator Joseph McCarthy's five-year-long anti-Communist crusade, which destroyed the lives of thousands of United States citizens, and discusses its relevance to the twenty-first century's War on Terror.