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Gottfried, Ted

The Road to Communism

(3) YA Rise and Fall of the Soviet Union series. Illustrated by Melanie Reim. In Communism, Gottfried calls Communism "a dream that failed..." and traces the complex history of the Russian Empire, the fall of the Tsarist regime, and the beginning of Communist rule with fairness and a clear eye for detail. Stalinist paints a vivid picture of Stalin's political pathology and his hunger for power. Archival photos, a map, and text boxes extend the well-written narrative. Bib., glos., ind. [Review covers these Rise and Fall of the Soviet Union titles: The Road to Communism and The Stalinist Empire.]

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