Soviet Russia And Indian Communism: 1917-1947 With An Epilogue Covering The Situation Today
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A rigorous work of political history, Soviet Russia and Indian Communism: 1917–1947 With an Epilogue Covering the Situation Today chronicles the complex and often turbulent relationship between the Soviet Union and the Communist Party of India across three pivotal decades. Drawing on extensive research, Druhe traces how Moscow's ideological directives, Comintern policies, and shifting geopolitical priorities shaped the trajectory of Indian communist movements from the Bolshevik Revolution through the eve of Indian independence. The narrative uncovers the tensions between international communist doctrine and the realities of Indian nationalism, illustrating how local activists navigated—and at times clashed with—Soviet expectations. Written with scholarly authority and analytical precision, the work presents a detailed account of key figures, factional disputes, and the broader Cold War context that would define the subcontinent's political landscape. An epilogue extends the analysis into the post-independence period, offering readers a comprehensive view of how Soviet influence continued to reverberate through Indian political life.
Author: David N. Druhe
Format: Hardback
Published: 1959, Bookman Associates
Genre: Asian history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A rigorous work of political history, Soviet Russia and Indian Communism: 1917–1947 With an Epilogue Covering the Situation Today chronicles the complex and often turbulent relationship between the Soviet Union and the Communist Party of India across three pivotal decades. Drawing on extensive research, Druhe traces how Moscow's ideological directives, Comintern policies, and shifting geopolitical priorities shaped the trajectory of Indian communist movements from the Bolshevik Revolution through the eve of Indian independence. The narrative uncovers the tensions between international communist doctrine and the realities of Indian nationalism, illustrating how local activists navigated—and at times clashed with—Soviet expectations. Written with scholarly authority and analytical precision, the work presents a detailed account of key figures, factional disputes, and the broader Cold War context that would define the subcontinent's political landscape. An epilogue extends the analysis into the post-independence period, offering readers a comprehensive view of how Soviet influence continued to reverberate through Indian political life.