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Rajani Palme Dutt : A Study in British Stalinism /
Through an intertwining of personal and political history, this well-documented book not only tells the fascinating story of Palme Dutt's life, but also provides a key to understanding the rise and fall of communism in the twentieth century.
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| Format: | Electronic eBook |
| Language: | Inglés |
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London :
Lawrence and Wishart,
1993.
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| Series: | Book collections on Project MUSE.
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| Online Access: | Texto completo |
| Summary: | Through an intertwining of personal and political history, this well-documented book not only tells the fascinating story of Palme Dutt's life, but also provides a key to understanding the rise and fall of communism in the twentieth century. Dutt was an intriguing political character. He had a brilliant analytical mind, and a strong commitment to the international working class movement and the cause of national liberation - especially in India, his father's birthplace; yet it seems that, even within the leading circles of the Party, he was regarded as a cold, dogmatic and ruthless operator. Rajani Palme Dutt (1896-1974) was a leading figure in the Communist Party of Great Britain from the 1920s to the 1960s. His strong links with the Comintern made him, throughout this period, a devoted - and stern - supporter of orthodoxy within the CPGB. This new political biography gives a fascinating insight into the mind of a Stalinist, and the twists and turns of communist politics, from the first enthusiastic support for the Bolshevik revolution through to the beginnings of decay in 1956. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (304 pages). |
| ISBN: | 9781909831919 |