Sewell, Rob

Germany 1918-1933: Socialism or Barbarism

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ISBN 13:
9781900007955
author:
Sewell, Rob
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Wellred
language:
English
Publication Year:
2018
Pages:
490
Dimensions:
22.9 x 15.2 x 3.1 centimetres (0
Genre:
History, Revolutionary, Nonfiction,
Condition:
New
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£19.53

Description

Germany 1918-33 was one of the most tumultuous periods in history. Following the revolution in Russia, German workers and soldiers attempted to seize power in November 1918, but were betrayed by Social Democratic leaders. This event marked the beginning of further revolutionary convulsions that rocked Germany from 1919 to 1923. A mass Communist Party had been formed during this time, but a classical revolutionary opportunity was missed due to advice from Zinoviev and Stalin. The German defeats served to strengthen the grip of the Stalinist bureaucracy in Russia, leading to zig-zags of policy between opportunism and ultra-leftism. This ultimately paved the way for the 'Third Period', with the Social Democrats regarded as the main enemy. The failure to unite against fascism led to a devastating outcome: the victory of the Nazis, resulting in the Holocaust and the Second World War with its 55 million dead. In this book, Rob Sewell argues that these events were not inevitable and analyses the key factors, drawing out valuable lessons for today.

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