The Spirit Of Post-War Russia: Soviet Ideology 1917-1946
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Book: Fair
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
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At the crossroads of revolution and reconstruction, The Spirit of Post-war Russia: Soviet Ideology 1917-1946 by Rudolf Schlesinger presents a sweeping and incisive account of the ideological forces that shaped the Soviet Union from the Bolshevik Revolution through the turbulent years of the Second World War. Schlesinger charts the evolution of Marxist-Leninist doctrine as it was applied, distorted, and ultimately weaponised by the Soviet state, tracing the intellectual and political currents that defined an era of extraordinary upheaval. The work illuminates how ideology functioned not merely as abstract theory, but as a living instrument of governance, social control, and national identity in the USSR. A scholar of remarkable rigour, Schlesinger argues with clarity and authority, grounding his analysis in primary sources and a deep familiarity with Soviet political thought. His prose is measured yet compelling, making complex ideological terrain accessible without sacrificing intellectual depth. This volume stands as an essential contribution to the study of Soviet history and political theory, and leaves the reader confronting a provocative question: to what extent did the spirit of post-war Russia reflect the ideals of its founding revolution — or its ultimate betrayal?
Author: Rudolf Schlesinger
Format: Hardback
Published: 1947, Dennis Dobson Limited
Genre: European history
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
At the crossroads of revolution and reconstruction, The Spirit of Post-war Russia: Soviet Ideology 1917-1946 by Rudolf Schlesinger presents a sweeping and incisive account of the ideological forces that shaped the Soviet Union from the Bolshevik Revolution through the turbulent years of the Second World War. Schlesinger charts the evolution of Marxist-Leninist doctrine as it was applied, distorted, and ultimately weaponised by the Soviet state, tracing the intellectual and political currents that defined an era of extraordinary upheaval. The work illuminates how ideology functioned not merely as abstract theory, but as a living instrument of governance, social control, and national identity in the USSR. A scholar of remarkable rigour, Schlesinger argues with clarity and authority, grounding his analysis in primary sources and a deep familiarity with Soviet political thought. His prose is measured yet compelling, making complex ideological terrain accessible without sacrificing intellectual depth. This volume stands as an essential contribution to the study of Soviet history and political theory, and leaves the reader confronting a provocative question: to what extent did the spirit of post-war Russia reflect the ideals of its founding revolution — or its ultimate betrayal?