Communism
Richard Pipes
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Communism
Published
2001
Publisher
Modern Library
Pages
175
ISBN-13
9780679640509
ISBN-10
0679640509
Description
From one of our greatest historians, a magnificent reckoning with the modern world's most fateful idea.With astonishing authority and clarity, Richard Pipes has fused a lifetime's scholarship into a single focused history of Communism, from its hopeful birth as a theory to its miserable death as a practice. At its heart, the book is a history of the Soviet Union, the most comprehensive reorganization of human society ever attempted by a nation-state. Drawing on much new information, Richard Pipes explains the countryis evolution from the 1917 revolution to the Great Terror and World War II, global expansion and the Cold War chess match with the United States, and the regime's decline and ultimate collapse. There is no more dramatic story in modern history, nor one more crucial to master, than that of how the writing and agitation of two mid-nineteenth-century European thinkers named Marx and Engels led to a great and terrible world religion that brought down a mighty empire, consumed the world in conflict, and left in its wake a devastation whose full costs can only now be tabulated.From the Hardcover edition.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Communism?
This edition of Communism has approximately 175 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Communism?
For most readers, Communism typically takes between 3h 39m and 2h 26m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 43,750 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 2h 55m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 6 days • Estimated word count: 43,750 words
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What is the word count of Communism?
The estimated word count for Communism is approximately 43,750 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Communism?
Communism was written by Richard Pipes.
When was Communism published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2001. The original work may have been published on a different date.