Russia Under the Hammer and Sickle is a book written by William H. Danforth that provides a comprehensive overview of the Soviet Union during the years of communist rule. The book delves into the history of the Soviet Union, beginning with the Bolshevik Revolution in 1917 and ending with the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991. The author examines the political, economic, and social aspects of life in the Soviet Union, including the role of the Communist Party, the collectivization of agriculture, and the development of ...
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Russia Under the Hammer and Sickle is a book written by William H. Danforth that provides a comprehensive overview of the Soviet Union during the years of communist rule. The book delves into the history of the Soviet Union, beginning with the Bolshevik Revolution in 1917 and ending with the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991. The author examines the political, economic, and social aspects of life in the Soviet Union, including the role of the Communist Party, the collectivization of agriculture, and the development of heavy industry. He also explores the impact of Soviet policies on the lives of ordinary citizens, including the use of propaganda, censorship, and repression.Throughout the book, Danforth provides insights into the personalities of key Soviet leaders, including Lenin, Stalin, Khrushchev, and Gorbachev. He also discusses the Soviet Union's relationships with other countries, including the United States, China, and Eastern Europe.Russia Under the Hammer and Sickle is a well-researched and detailed account of life in the Soviet Union during the communist era. It provides a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the history of this important period in world history.1927. This work contains impressions written to the Purina family. Mr. Danforth is not posing as an authority on Russia. He is not interested politically or commercially in Russia. However, many people are interested in Russia, and because of his extraordinary privilege of observation, he believes it is his duty to pass on his experiences to our Purina family and his interested friend. Contents: Brush Up on Background; First Impressions of Russia; Russia's Challenging Experiment; Can Russia Do Without God? Bolshevism in Business; Birth, Marriage, Divorce, Death; The Last of the Romanoffs; A Close-up of Some of the Communist Leaders; My Personal Opinion About Russia.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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