Two Red Flags European Social Democracy and Soviet Communism Since 1945

The Two Red Flags is an incisive account of the impact of socialism on the life and politics of Europe and the former Soviet bloc in the twentieth century. Ranging from Britain and Germany to Italy and Russia, this book covers the origins of socialism and communism and its various offshoots in those countries where they had most impact. The Two Red Flags is an exciting and concise history which provides the reader with a real understanding of the forces at work, and the people who were involved the roles and personalities of Stalin, Krushchev, Reagan, Mitterrand, Brandt, Honecker, Wilson and Blair are all considered. Topics discussed include: Origins of socialism, pre-1939 War and resistance, 193945 Social democracy and West European recovery, 194558 The cold war and the Stalinist model, 194561 Democratic socialists, communists and the New Left, 195668 The climax of European social democracy? 196982 Gorbachev and the collapse of the Soviet empire, 198992 The resurgence of social democracyChilds, David is the author of 'Two Red Flags European Social Democracy and Soviet Communism Since 1945', published 2000 under ISBN 9780415221955 and ISBN 0415221951.