Samizdat Register 1: Voices Of The Socialist Opposition In The Soviet Union
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A landmark collection in the history of Soviet dissent, Samizdat Register 1 gathers underground writings that circulated clandestinely throughout the Soviet Union, bypassing state censorship in a form known as samizdat — self-published literature passed hand to hand. Edited by the eminent dissident historian Roy Medvedev, this volume presents the authentic voices of socialist intellectuals who dared to challenge the authoritarian direction of the Soviet state from within a Marxist framework. The contributors argue passionately for democratic socialism, civil liberties, and a return to the genuine ideals of the revolution, offering a rare and unflinching internal critique of Soviet power. At once a historical document and a testament to intellectual courage, this anthology illuminates the rich and dangerous world of Soviet political opposition during one of the most repressive eras of the twentieth century.
Author: Roy Medvedev
Format: Paperback
Published: 1977, Merlin Press
Genre: Politics & law
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: No dust jacket - card cover in good condition with minor wear to edges and corners. Page Condition: Yellowed. Markings: No markings.
A landmark collection in the history of Soviet dissent, Samizdat Register 1 gathers underground writings that circulated clandestinely throughout the Soviet Union, bypassing state censorship in a form known as samizdat — self-published literature passed hand to hand. Edited by the eminent dissident historian Roy Medvedev, this volume presents the authentic voices of socialist intellectuals who dared to challenge the authoritarian direction of the Soviet state from within a Marxist framework. The contributors argue passionately for democratic socialism, civil liberties, and a return to the genuine ideals of the revolution, offering a rare and unflinching internal critique of Soviet power. At once a historical document and a testament to intellectual courage, this anthology illuminates the rich and dangerous world of Soviet political opposition during one of the most repressive eras of the twentieth century.