The Rise and Demise of World Communism

by George W Breslauer and George W. Breslauer

A concise, readable, and novel interpretation of the history of communist states.

Sixteen states came to be ruled by communist parties during the 20th century. One, the Soviet Union, was geographically the largest nation in the world and a superpower. Another, China, had the world's largest population. At communism's high point, its adherents envisioned global triumph. Today, however, only five communist regimes remain in power...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0197579671
• ISBN13: 9780197579671
• Release Date: September 2021
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Length: 368 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.2" x 9.3"