"The Greatest Failure in All History" by John Spargo
"The Greatest Failure in All History" by John Spargo is a critical examination of Bolshevism in Russia, written in the early 20th century. This work focuses on the actual workings of the Bolshevist regime, evaluating its oppressive nature and the conditions that allowed it to maintain power despite widespread discontent among the population. Spargo, who is both a socialist and an ardent advocate for democracy, seeks to provide evidence that condemns Bolshevismas a brutal reactionary force undermining progress and civilization. The opening of the book lays the groundwork for Spargo's argument by addressing a central question regarding the Bolsheviki's retention of power in Russia, despite substantial opposition from the citizenry. He notes that the Bolshevist government’s methods of control mirror those of the czarist regime, employing brute force and systematic oppression. Spargo introduces various factors contributing to the Bolshevik's survival, including the lack of organized opposition, the exploitation of existing resources from the previous regime, and an adaptable approach to governance that defies their original ideological commitments. This opening portion sets a critical tone, establishing the framework for an in-depth analysis of Bolshevism as not merely a failed experiment in governance but as a historical failure with far-reaching implications. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Spargo, John, 1876-1966 |
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| LoC No. | 20014005 |
| Title | "The Greatest Failure in All History" A Critical Examination of the Actual Workings of Bolshevism in Russia |
| Note | Reading ease score: 47.4 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Richard Hulse, Wayne Hammond and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DK: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Russia, Former Soviet Republics, Poland |
| Subject | Communism -- Russia |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 51594 |
| Release Date | Mar 28, 2016 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 183 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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