The Origin of the Communist Autocracy: Political Opposition in the Soviet State, First Phase, 1917-1922 Hardcover – August 17, 2013

The book ""The Origin Of The Communist Autocracy: Political Opposition In The Soviet State, First Phase, 1917-1922"" by Leonard Schapiro is a detailed analysis of the early years of the Soviet Union. The author examines the political opposition faced by the Communist Party in the first five years of its rule, from 1917 to 1922. The book explores the various groups that opposed the Bolsheviks, including the Socialist Revolutionaries, the Mensheviks, and the anarchists.Schapiro provides a thorough examination of the political, economic, and social conditions that led to the rise of the Communist Party and the establishment of the Soviet Union. He also explores the internal divisions within the Communist Party and the struggles between different factions for control of the government.The book is based on extensive research and draws on a wide range of primary sources, including government documents, party archives, and personal memoirs. Schapiro's analysis is both insightful and nuanced, providing a comprehensive understanding of the complex political landscape of the early Soviet Union.Overall, ""The Origin Of The Communist Autocracy"" is an important contribution to the study of Soviet history and politics. It is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the origins of the Soviet Union and the rise of communism in Russia.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work. Read more