History Of The Communist Party Of The Soviet Union - Bolsheviks

Published by U.S.S.R / Foreign Languages Publishing House, 1939

About this Item

Colloquially known as the 'Short Course', it was the most widely disseminated book during the time Joseph Stalin was the General Secretary of the Central Committee of the AUCP (B) and one of the most important ones elucidating Marxism Leninism. The book was commissioned by Stalin in 1935. Regarding the motives for compiling it, Robert Service quoted a Bolshevik official who said there was a need for a book which 'instead of the Bible' would 'give a rigorous answer . to the many important questions'. / This is a 1st edition (in this format) hardback in near to fine condition, which comes with a 12 page 'Index' pamphlet. (376 pages). Seller Inventory # 9233

Bibliographic Details

Title: History Of The Communist Party Of The Soviet...

Publisher: U.S.S.R / Foreign Languages Publishing House

Publication Date: 1939

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Near Fine

Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket