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Communism: A Very Short Introduction 209 by Leslie Holmes is a history book available to read on EtoBox.
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The collapse of communism was one of the most defining moments of the twentieth century. At its peak, more than a third of the world's population had lived under communist power. What is communism? Where did the idea come from and what attracted people to it? What is the future for communism? This Very Short Introduction considers these questions and more in the search to explore and understand communism. Explaining the theory behind its ideology, and examining the history and mindset behind its political, economic and social structures, Leslie Holmes examines the highs and lows of communist power and its future in today's world. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
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It is typically read by self-directed learners exploring a subject in depth.
Common subject areas: history, science, philosophy, social sciences.
- Author
- Leslie Holmes
- Publisher
- IRL Press at Oxford University Press
- Published
- 2009
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9780191570889
- Category
- history
- Subjects
- Political Science, Social Science, Fiction
- Rating
- 3.61 / 5 (148 ratings)
- Updated
- 2026-03-14
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