Communism in Finland: A History and Interpretation by John H. Hodgson (English)

The Nile on eBay Communism in Finland by John H. Hodgson A complete history of the Finnish Communist Party, one of the most active and popular communist parties outside the Sino-Soviet bloc. Starting with the founding of the Finnish Social Democratic Party in the 1880’s, leading to the founding of the Communist Party by dissident Social Democrats in the early 1920’s, this book gives a detailed account of FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A complete history of the Finnish Communist Party, one of the most active and popular communist parties outside the Sino-Soviet bloc. Starting with the founding of the Finnish Social Democratic Party in the 1880’s, leading to the founding of the Communist Party by dissident Social Democrats in the early 1920’s, this book gives a detailed account of the activities, goals, and leadership of communism in Finland. One major aspect of this study is the contention of the author that the war in Finland following Germany’s defeat in 1918 was not a revolution fought against the Russian army, but rather a civil war, with Red Finn pitted against White Finn. Originally published in 1967. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions.The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905. Table of Contents *Frontmatter, pg. i*Preface, pg. vii*Contents, pg. xi*One. The Rise of Finnish Socialism and the Emergence of a Left Wing, pg. 1*Two. From Parliamentary Socialism to Revolutionary Socialism, pg. 20*Three. Civil War, pg. 53*Four. Formation of the Finnish Communist Party: “Left-Wing” Communism, An Infantile Disorder, pg. 81*Five. Right Deviation and Left Deviation, pg. 121*Six. National Deviation: Soviet Karelia, pg. 147*Seven. Finnish Communism Reborn, pg. 174*Eight. Conclusion, pg. 215*Epilogue, pg. 225*Select Bibliography, pg. 232*Index, pg. 251 Long Description A complete history of the Finnish Communist Party, one of the most active and popular communist parties outside the Sino-Soviet bloc. Starting with the founding of the Finnish Social Democratic Party in the 1880’s, leading to the founding of the Communist Party by dissident Social Democrats in the early 1920’s, this book gives a detailed account of the activities, goals, and leadership of communism in Finland. One major aspect of this study is the contention of the author that the war in Finland following Germany’s defeat in 1918 was not a revolution fought against the Russian army, but rather a civil war, with Red Finn pitted against White Finn. Originally published in 1967. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions.The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905. Details ISBN 0691623333 Author John H. Hodgson Pages 274 Publisher Princeton University Press Series Princeton Legacy Library ISBN-10 0691623333 ISBN-13 9780691623337 Format Paperback Short Title COMMUNISM IN FINLAND Language English Media Book Imprint Princeton University Press Subtitle A History and Interpretation Place of Publication New Jersey Country of Publication United States DEWEY 335.43094897 Illustrations black & white illustrations Year 2015 Publication Date 2015-12-08 Translated from English UK Release Date 2015-12-08 NZ Release Date 2015-12-08 US Release Date 2015-12-08 Alternative 9780691649993 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education AU Release Date 2016-02-14 We’ve got this At The Nile, if you’re looking for it, we’ve got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items – you’re bound to find what you want, at a price you’ll love! TheNile_Item_ID:96557921;