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To Overthrow the World: The Rise and Fall and Rise of Communism (Sean McMeekin)

The Worthy House (Charles Haywood)

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The Roots and Rise of Communism: From Theory to Revolution

This chapter investigates the historical origins and rise of Communism in the twentieth century, arguing against the idea that it was an inevitable outcome of Marx's theories. It discusses the role of war, social instability, and foreign influences in the spread of Communist ideology, while also examining its intellectual foundations and Marx's revolutionary impact during the European revolutions of 1848.

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