To Overthrow the World

In 'To Overthrow the World', Sean McMeekin explores the evolution of Communism from a seductive ideal of a classless society into the ruling doctrine of tyrannical regimes.

The book spans from Karl Marx’s writings to the rise and fall of the USSR under Stalin, Mao’s rise to power in China, and the acceleration of Communist or Communist-inspired policies in the twenty-first century.

McMeekin argues that despite its endurance, Communism remains deeply unpopular as a political form and has always arisen by force.

The book provides a thorough and readable account of how Communism has endured through the twentieth century and its ongoing influence today.