The Hammer and the Scythe: Communist Russia Enters the Second Decade is a historical book written by Anne O'Hare McCormick. The book explores the events that took place in Russia during the second decade of the Communist regime. It provides a detailed account of the political, economic, and social changes that occurred during this period, including the rise of Stalin, the collectivization of agriculture, and the industrialization of the country.The book begins with a brief overview of the events that led to the ...
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The Hammer and the Scythe: Communist Russia Enters the Second Decade is a historical book written by Anne O'Hare McCormick. The book explores the events that took place in Russia during the second decade of the Communist regime. It provides a detailed account of the political, economic, and social changes that occurred during this period, including the rise of Stalin, the collectivization of agriculture, and the industrialization of the country.The book begins with a brief overview of the events that led to the establishment of the Communist regime in Russia and then focuses on the period from 1927 to 1937. During this time, the Soviet Union was transformed from an agrarian society into an industrial powerhouse. The book examines the impact of these changes on the lives of ordinary Russians, including the peasants who were forced to give up their land and the workers who toiled in the factories.McCormick also delves into the political struggles that took place within the Communist Party during this period. She describes the power struggle between Stalin and his rivals, including Trotsky, Bukharin, and Zinoviev. She also explores the purges and show trials that were used to eliminate dissent and consolidate Stalin's power.Overall, The Hammer and the Scythe provides a comprehensive and insightful look at one of the most tumultuous periods in Russian history. It is an essential read for anyone interested in understanding the origins of the Soviet Union and the legacy of Communism in Russia.1928. McCormick worked for the New York Times for 32 years, covering foreign affairs. In 1937, she became the first woman to win a Pulitzer Prize in journalism, for her work as a foreign correspondent, which often included writing about how the average person was affected by them. The Hammer and the Scythe is based on articles she originally wrote for the New York Times, reporting her impressions of Russia ten years after the Revolution. Contents: All the Russias; The Capital of the Proletariat; The Capital of the Tzars; The New Ruling Class; Commissars of the People; The Peasant; On the Volga; Daughters of the Revolution; The Soviet Generation; Ikons; The Worker at Play; Communist Art; The World from Moscow; and Moscow, Rome and New York.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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