Romancing the revolution : : the myth of Soviet democracy and the British Left / / Ian Bullock.
Over two decades have passed since the collapse of the USSR, yet the words ""Soviet Union"" still carry significant weight in the collective memory of millions. But how often do we consider the true meaning of the term ""Soviet""? Drawing extensively on left-w...
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| Place / Publishing House: | Edmonton, Alberta : : AU Press,, 2011. 2011 |
| Year of Publication: | 2011 |
| Language: | English |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (417 pages) |
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| Summary: | Over two decades have passed since the collapse of the USSR, yet the words ""Soviet Union"" still carry significant weight in the collective memory of millions. But how often do we consider the true meaning of the term ""Soviet""? Drawing extensively on left-wing press archives, Romancing the Revolution traces the reactions of the British Left to the idealized concept of Soviet democracy. Focusing on the turbulent period after the 1917 Russian Revolution, author Ian Bullock examines the impact of the myth of Soviet democracy: the belief that Russia was embarking on a brave experiment in a form |
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| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 1926836375 1283370301 9786613370303 1926836138 |
| Hierarchical level: | Monograph |
| Statement of Responsibility: | Ian Bullock. |