The Essential Stalin: Major Theoretical Writings, 1905-1952
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition: Good to fair. Jacket: No dust jacket - paperback. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
A landmark anthology in political and ideological history, The Essential Stalin presents a carefully curated selection of Joseph Stalin's major theoretical writings spanning nearly five decades, from 1905 to 1952. Edited and introduced by scholar Bruce Franklin, the collection brings together Stalin's most significant texts on Marxist-Leninist theory, national policy, linguistics, economics, and the nature of Soviet power. Franklin's editorial framework situates each piece within its historical context, allowing readers to trace the development of Stalinist doctrine and its profound impact on the twentieth century's political landscape. The volume serves as an indispensable primary source for students of Soviet history, communist theory, and Cold War-era politics, offering direct access to the ideological architecture behind one of the most consequential — and controversial — regimes in modern history.
Author: Bruce Franklin
Format: Paperback
Genre: Politics & law
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Jacket: No dust jacket - paperback. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
A landmark anthology in political and ideological history, The Essential Stalin presents a carefully curated selection of Joseph Stalin's major theoretical writings spanning nearly five decades, from 1905 to 1952. Edited and introduced by scholar Bruce Franklin, the collection brings together Stalin's most significant texts on Marxist-Leninist theory, national policy, linguistics, economics, and the nature of Soviet power. Franklin's editorial framework situates each piece within its historical context, allowing readers to trace the development of Stalinist doctrine and its profound impact on the twentieth century's political landscape. The volume serves as an indispensable primary source for students of Soviet history, communist theory, and Cold War-era politics, offering direct access to the ideological architecture behind one of the most consequential — and controversial — regimes in modern history.