communism

"Examines how the history, geography, and culture of the region impacted the formation and dissolution of the Soviet Union"--Amazon.

The assassination of President John F. Kennedy was a horrific event that stunned the world and left Americans deeply shaken. There are many conspiracy theories surrounding this crime and its aftermath, but readers will discover the facts as they take a closer look at the shooting and the events that followed with the help of fact boxes, detailed sidebars, and primary source photographs. Essential historical information is presented in an engaging way, as common facts taught in history classes share space with gripping details of the investigation of one of the most infamous crimes of the 20th century.

Kevin McLean tells the true story of Baryalai Popal's amazing escape from Afghanistan during the Communist takeover and his return after 9/11.

"... a dual biography of Winston Churchill and George Orwell, with a focus on the pivotal years from the mid-1930s through the 1940s, when their farsighted vision and inspired action in the face of the threat of fascism and communism helped preserve democracy for the world."--Provided by publisher.

Provides an introduction to communism, discussing how it developed, how it works, and more.

This book covers numerous events in China's history from the liberation of Shanghai to China's relationship with the world in the 21st century.

"... economist Meghnad Desai argues that capitalism's recent efflorescence is something Karl Marx anticipated and indeed would, in a certain sense, have welcomed ..."--Amazon.

This book gives an in-depth discussion of European integration and the influence of Communism on Western Europe.

This book looks at the transformation of politics throughout the world as new military and economic alliances were established after the Soviet Unions breakup.