The Rise and Fall of Communism

This definitive history by an internationally acclaimed Oxford authority examines the origins of Communism, its development in various nations, its collapse after perestroika, and its current global presence. Drawing on over forty years of research, the book explores how and why Communists gained and maintained power, and what led to the downfall of many Communist systems. It traces Communism's story from its nineteenth-century roots through its twentieth-century expansion and decline, noting that even today, a significant portion of humanity still lives under its rule.