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The Practice and Theory of Bolshevism

The Practice and Theory of Bolshevism

by 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


Art and Education

Bolshevik Criticism of Democracy

Communism and the Soviet Constitution

Conditions for the Success of Communism

Daily Life in Moscow

Deciding Forces in Politics

General Characteristics

International Policy

Lenin, Trotsky and Gorky

Mechanism and the Individual

Preface

Revolution and Dictatorship

The Failure of Russian Industry

The Materialistic Theory of History

Town and Country

What Is Hoped For From Bolshevism

Why Russian Communism Has Failed