The Rise and Fall of Communism

The Rise and Fall of Communism is a comprehensive and insightful history of one of the most significant political ideologies of the 20th century.

Emeritus Professor of Politics at Oxford University, Archie Brown provides a readable and judicious account of communism's origins, development, collapse, and current incarnations around the globe.

With a focus on the sweep and insight of this epic work, Brown examines the origins of communism in different nations, its development over decades, and its collapse in the Soviet Union following perestroika.

This book is a must-read for fans of John Lewis Gaddis, Samuel Huntington, and avid students of history, offering a nuanced and thoughtful perspective on one of the most important political movements in modern times.