The Secret World of American Communism Documents from the Soviet Archives |
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| Author:
| Klehr, Harvey E.
Haynes, John E.
Firsov, Fridrikh I. |
| Series title: | Annals of Communism Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-300-06183-3 |
| Publication Date: | Mar 1995 |
| Publisher: | Yale University Press
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $60.00 |
Book Description:
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By interweaving narrative and documents, the authors of this book present a picture of the Communist Party of the United States of America (CPUSA), one of the most controversial organizations in American public life. Heated debates about whether the Communist Party harboured spies or engaged in espionage have surrounded the party from its inception. This book provides proof that the CPUSA was involved in various subversive activities. At the same time, it discloses details about the...
More DescriptionBy interweaving narrative and documents, the authors of this book present a picture of the Communist Party of the United States of America (CPUSA), one of the most controversial organizations in American public life. Heated debates about whether the Communist Party harboured spies or engaged in espionage have surrounded the party from its inception. This book provides proof that the CPUSA was involved in various subversive activities. At the same time, it discloses details about the workings of the party and about the ordinary Americans and CPUSA leaders who participated in its clandestine activities.