Description
Book SynopsisAn inspiring reminder of the great strength of twentieth century Communism in the Global South.
Trade Review'This is the real story of the Russian Revolution and no one tells it more powerfully, poetically, and honestly than Vijay Prashad' -- Robin D. G. Kelley, author of 'Freedom Dreams: The Black Radical Imagination'
'An original and much needed analysis of an important but neglected aspect of the legacy of the Russian Revolution. Prashad insightfully explains how Lenin's development of Marxist theory has inspired revolutionary practice in the Third World. Essential reading' -- Mary Davis, Marx Memorial Library
'An almost perfect mix of history and analysis in this slender book ... packs a revolutionary punch' -- Ron Jacobs, CounterPunch
Table of ContentsPreface
1. Eastern Graves
2. Red October
3. Follow the Path of the Russians!
4. The Lungs of Russia!
5. Peasant Soviets
6. Soviet Asia
7. Enemy of Imperialism
8. Eastern Marxism
9. To See the Dawn
10. Colonial Fascism
11. Polycentric Communism
12. Memories of Communism
