The Practice and Theory of Bolshevism

Bertrand Russell (1872 - 1970)

This book records Bertrand Russell's impressions of the new regime after a 1920 visit to Russia following the 1917 Bolshevik Revolution, including his meetings with Lenin, Trostky, and Gorky. It includes a chapter that was authored by Dora Black, educational theorist and feminist author, and Russell's spouse. This chapter was unfortunately removed in the second edition, which was issued after Dora and Bertrand divorced. This recording is dedicated to my darling wife, Jill. Happy Hanukkah and Happy 2020! - Summary by Landon D. C. Elkind

Genre(s): Essays & Short Works, Political Science, Modern

Language: English

Section Chapter Reader Time
Play 00 Preface Landon D. C. Elkind
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Play 01 What Is Hoped For From Bolshevism Landon D. C. Elkind
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Play 02 General Characteristics Landon D. C. Elkind
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Play 03 Lenin, Trotsky and Gorky Landon D. C. Elkind
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Play 04 Art and Education Landon D. C. Elkind
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Play 05 Communism and the Soviet Constitution Landon D. C. Elkind
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Play 06 The Failure of Russian Industry Landon D. C. Elkind
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Play 07 Daily Life in Moscow Landon D. C. Elkind
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Play 08 Town and Country Landon D. C. Elkind
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Play 09 International Policy Landon D. C. Elkind
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Play 10 The Materialistic Theory of History Landon D. C. Elkind
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Play 11 Deciding Forces in Politics Landon D. C. Elkind
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Play 12 Bolshevik Criticism of Democracy Landon D. C. Elkind
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Play 13 Revolution and Dictatorship Landon D. C. Elkind
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Play 14 Mechanism and the Individual Landon D. C. Elkind
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Play 15 Why Russian Communism Has Failed Landon D. C. Elkind
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Play 16 Conditions for the Success of Communism Landon D. C. Elkind
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