Books in the The Cambridge History of Communism 3 Volume Paperback Set series

Volume One of The Cambridge History of Communism deals with the tumultuous events from the Russian Revolution of 1917 to the Second World War, analyzing the roots, impact, and development of communism, historical personalities such as Lenin, Stalin, and Trotsky, and the development of the movement on a global scale.

Volume Two of The Cambridge History of Communism explores the rise of Communist states and movements after World War II. Key themes include the relationship between East European parties and Moscow, and the spread of communism in Asia, Africa and Latin America, as nationalism fed anti-imperialist sentiment.