What was communism? -- The establishment of communist rule -- 'National communism' in Eastern Europe -- The limits of reform -- A system in decline -- Transition from below -- Transition from above -- Explaining communist collapse
Summary
Ranging from the Russian revolution of 1917 to the collapse of Eastern Europe in the 1980s this study examines Communist rule. By focusing primarily on the USSR and Eastern Europe Stephen White covers the major topics and issues affecting these countries, including: * communism as a doctrine * the evolution of Communist rule * the challenges to Soviet authority in Hungary and Yugoslavia * the emerging economic fragility of the 1960s * the complex process of collapse in the 1980s. Any student or scholar of European history will find this an essential addition to their reading list
Analysis
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Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 82-87) and index
