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Why Political Democracy Must Go - The Origins of Socialism in the United States (Paperback)
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Why Political Democracy Must Go - The Origins of Socialism in the United States (Paperback)
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Why Political Democracy Must Go is an insightful analysis of the
origins of the socialist movement in the United States, written by
famed journalist John Reed, one of the most distinguished American
writers on the subject. Although one of socialism's fiercest
proponents, Reed exposes the myth of ‘democratic socialism' by
providing an overview of the development of socialist thought in
America. His devastating critique of political democracy argues
that socialism cannot be achieved through democratic means.
Originally published in 1919 in serial form, Why Political
Democracy Must Go provides critical historical insight on the
evolution of socialist thought in the United States. Today, when
there is renewed interest in socialism on the American political
scene, this notable series of essays reveals the underpinnings of
socialist thought. Reed's analysis will be of interest to those on
all sides of the political spectrum. Born in Portland, Oregon, on
October 22, 1887, Harvard educated John Reed was considered one of
the most remarkable journalists of his generation. He became famous
for his first-hand accounts of the Mexican Revolution, where he
rode alongside Pancho Villa, and for his acclaimed account of the
Russian Revolution, Ten Days that Shook the World. Reed was also a
political activist and a founding member of the Communist Labor
Party of America. He died in Russia on October 17, 1920, and is one
of only three Americans buried in the Kremlin Wall. Why Political
Democracy Must Go: The Origins of Socialism in the United States is
edited, with an introduction by Dr. A.K. Brackob, a noted
historian, and editor of John Reed's collection of writings,
Romania during World War I: Observations of an American Journalist
(2018).
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