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Soviet Communism: A New Civilization
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Sidney and Beatrice Webb's "Soviet Communism: A New Civilization" is a controversial work that offered a largely positive assessment of Stalin's Soviet Union.
Written in the 1930s, the book presented a utopian vision of a planned economy and a society free from the inequalities of capitalism.
The Webbs, prominent Fabian socialists, were impressed by the Soviet Union's rapid industrialization and social programs, overlooking the widespread repression and human rights abuses.
The book's naive optimism and failure to acknowledge the totalitarian nature of the regime have been heavily criticized.
Its historical significance lies in its reflection of the early enthusiasm for Soviet communism among some Western intellectuals and its contribution to the broader debate on socialism and utopian ideals.
Written in the 1930s, the book presented a utopian vision of a planned economy and a society free from the inequalities of capitalism.
The Webbs, prominent Fabian socialists, were impressed by the Soviet Union's rapid industrialization and social programs, overlooking the widespread repression and human rights abuses.
The book's naive optimism and failure to acknowledge the totalitarian nature of the regime have been heavily criticized.
Its historical significance lies in its reflection of the early enthusiasm for Soviet communism among some Western intellectuals and its contribution to the broader debate on socialism and utopian ideals.
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Dominic Sandbrook as a book given to Oppenheimer by his father, highlighting his interest in Soviet Communism.
Dominic Sandbrook as a book given to Oppenheimer by his father, highlighting his interest in Soviet Communism.
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