Socialist Party and Communist Party Book Bundle

Description: You will receive these FIVE BOOKS on socialist and communist parties: *Esteban, Angel - Fidel & Gabo*Friends of Aron Baron - Bloodstained*Herzen, Alexander - Memoirs of Alexander Herzen*McGregor, Ricard - The Party*Misgeld, Klaus - Creating Social Democracy TOTAL WEIGHT: 6.3 LbsTOTAL PAGES: 1,800TOTAL CONDITION: 3 Brand New, 1 Like New, and 1 in Decent Condition Esteban, Angel - Fidel & Gabo"Fidel & Gabo: A Portrait of the Legendary Friendship Between Fidel Castro and Gabriel Garcia Marquez," by Angel Esteban & Stephanie Panichelli, published by Pegasus Books: New York, 2009.ISBN: 978-1-60598-058-4Weight: 1.05 LbsCover: HardcoverCondition: Like NewPages: 340 Friends of Aron Baron - Bloodstained"Bloodstained: One Hundred Years of Leninist Counterrevolution," edited by Friends of Aron Baron, published by AK Press, 2017.ISBN: 978-1-84935-3E-ISBN: 978-1-84935-297-0LccN: 2017936237Weight: 0.99 LbsCover: PaperbackCondition: Brand NewPages: 306 Herzen, Alexander - Memoirs of Alexander Herzen"The Memoirs of Alexander Herzen, Parts 1 and 2," by Alexander Herzen, translated from the Russian by J.D. Duff, published by Russell & Russell: New York, 1967.LccN: 66-27098Weight: 1.3 LbsCover: HardcoverCondition: Used, DecentPages: 384 McGregor, Ricard - The Party"The Party: The Secret World of China's Communist Rulers," by Richard McGregor, published by HarperCollinsPublishers, 2010.ISBN: 978-0-06-170877-0Weight: 1.0 LbsCover: HardcoverCondition: Brand NewPages: 302 Misgeld, Klaus - Creating Social Democracy"Creating Social Democracy: A Century of the Social Democratic Labor Party in Sweden," edited by Klaus Misgeld, Karl Molin, and Klas Amark, published by the Pennsylvania State University Press, 1988.ISBN: 0-271-00931-4Weight: 1.80 LbsCover: PaperbackCondition: Brand NewPages: 500 Description: Esteban, Angel - Fidel & Gabo:From AI: Fidel & Gabo by Ángel Esteban is a captivating exploration of the intricate relationship between two of Latin America's most influential figures: Fidel Castro and Gabriel García Márquez. Through a blend of biographical narrative and historical analysis, Esteban delves into the connections that bound the Cuban revolutionary leader and the renowned Colombian author, illuminating how their lives and legacies intersected against the backdrop of 20th-century Latin America. The book offers a detailed examination of Castro's impact on the region and the world, juxtaposed with García Márquez's literary contributions that often reflected the sociopolitical climate of his time. Esteban highlights how García Márquez's experiences and writings were shaped by the revolutionary fervor of Cuba, as well as the broader struggles for social justice and identity in Latin America. Esteban also delves into the nuances of their relationship, exploring how García Márquez's admiration for Castro was intertwined with his critiques of authoritarianism and the complexities of power. This duality provides readers with a rich understanding of the tensions and contradictions inherent in the revolutionary movements of the era. Friends of Aron Baron - Bloodstained:From Publisher: On the centenary of the 1917 Russian Revolution, paeans to the conquering Bolsheviks were sung. But why? Why do so many Marxists and “leftists” still identify with the totalitarian and bureaucratic monster built on the backs and graves of the Russian working class? Could “victory” have been worth the price? The seeds of the Bolshevik dictatorship were sprouting in 1917 and the harvest still haunts us today. Bloodstained doesn’t only force us to reckon with the past but it demands we think more carefully about freedom, social change, and what we mean when we advocate a new society. The defense of history's obscene Leninist enterprises, once categorized as “actually existing socialism,” ends here. No more velvet-gloved hagiography. No more Lenins. Includes essays from Luigi Fabbri, Rudolf Rocker, Nestor Makhno, Iain McKay, Alexander Berkman, Maurice Brinton, Ida Mett, Otto Rühle, Emma Goldman, Barry Pateman, Paul Mattick, and Cornelius Castoriadis. Herzen, Alexander - Memoirs of Alexander Herzen:From AI: Memoirs of Alexander Herzen is a profound and introspective work by Russian writer and revolutionary thinker Alexander Herzen. In this autobiographical narrative, Herzen reflects on his life, the political turmoil of 19th-century Russia, and the ideological movements that shaped his thoughts and actions. Herzen's memoirs offer a unique glimpse into the life of an intellectual grappling with the complexities of freedom, social justice, and the human condition. He chronicles his experiences as a dissident in a repressive regime, his exile in Europe, and his encounters with influential figures of the time, including fellow revolutionaries and literary giants. Through vivid storytelling, he brings to life the struggles and aspirations of those seeking to challenge the status quo. The memoirs delve into themes of love, loss, and the quest for identity, providing readers with a rich tapestry of personal and historical reflections. Herzen’s eloquent prose captures the essence of his revolutionary spirit while simultaneously expressing his doubts and frustrations with the political movements of his time. McGregor, Ricard - The Party:From Publisher: In this provocative and illuminating account, Financial Times reporter Richard McGregor offers a captivating portrait of China’s Communist Party, its grip on power and control over China, and its future. China’s political and economic growth in the past three decades has been one of astonishing, epochal dimensions. The most remarkable part of this transformation, however, has been left largely untold—the central role of the Chinese Communist Party. McGregor delves deeply into China’s inner sanctum for the first time, showing how the Communist Party controls the government, courts, media, and military and keeps all corruption accusations against its members in-house. The Party’s decisions have a global impact, yet the ccP remains a deeply secretive body, hostile to the law and unaccountable to anyone or anything other than its own internal tribunals. It is the world’s only geopolitical rival of the United States, and is primed to think the worst of the West. Misgeld, Klaus - Creating Social Democracy:From Publisher: The Swedish Social Democratic Labor Party (SAP) was founded more than one hundred years ago, in April 1889. During this "century of social democracy" Sweden has been transformed from an agrarian to an industrial society, from a poor country to a welfare state; and the SAP has evolved from being a lower-class movement to the nation's leading party for more than half a century. Is Sweden's development so special and is the Swedish labor movement unique when viewed from an international perspective? When were the critical decisions taken, what did the Social Democrats want to achieve, and what have they actually succeeded in doing―especially in light of the Social Democrats' loss of governmental power in 1991? These questions are discussed in thirteen essays addressing economic policy, social and welfare policy, international policy, and the party's inner structure and ideology. Two additional chapters on historical background and the latest developments in Sweden and some tables make this volume valuable for readers wanting competent information about Sweden, about the development of Swedish society, and about the most successful Social Democratic Labor party in Europe.

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