Russia Under the Hammer and Sickle

Russia Under the Hammer and Sickle is a comprehensive book that explores the history of Russia from the time of the Bolshevik Revolution to the collapse of the Soviet Union. Written by William H. Danforth, the book covers the political, economic, and social aspects of Russia during this period. The author provides an in-depth analysis of the communist regime, its policies, and their impact on the Russian people. The book also delves into the role of the Soviet Union in international affairs, including its involvement in World War II and the Cold War. Danforth draws on a wide range of sources, including primary documents and interviews with key figures, to provide a nuanced and insightful account of this tumultuous period in Russian history. Overall, Russia Under the Hammer and Sickle is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of Soviet Russia and its legacy.1927. This work contains impressions written to the Purina family. Mr. Danforth is not posing as an authority on Russia. He is not interested politically or commercially in Russia. However, many people are interested in Russia, and because of his extraordinary privilege of observation, he believes it is his duty to pass on his experiences to our Purina family and his interested friend. Contents: Brush Up on Background; First Impressions of Russia; Russia's Challenging Experiment; Can Russia Do Without God? Bolshevism in Business; Birth, Marriage, Divorce, Death; The Last of the Romanoffs; A Close-up of Some of the Communist Leaders; My Personal Opinion About Russia.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.