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Sean McMeekin: Don't Whitewash the History of Communism

The Reason Interview With Nick Gillespie

CHAPTER

The Legacy of Marxism and Political Violence

This chapter examines the themes in 'To Overthrow the World,' focusing on the evolution of communism as a governing ideology through the lens of Marx's foundational theories. It also addresses Marx's explicit acknowledgment of political violence as a necessary tool for revolution, challenging the perception of his theories as solely advocating for peaceful methods.

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