Comrades by Robert Harvey

Comrades by Robert Harvey

This is a global narrative history of world communism. It asks why communism occurred largely in countries wrenched from feudalism or colonialism, rather than in developed countries groaning under the weight of a parasitic middle class, and it seeks to discover communism's appeal.

'Harvey's historical accounts are fluid and colourful, and his analysis is succinct' -- Anna Applebaum, TELEGRAPH 20030628 'No one makes historical narrative move with more energy and elan than Robert Harvey, who has, in addition, a highly developed sense of human interest' -- The Scotsman 20030628 'Fast moving and well written' -- Contemporary Review 20040101 'Pacey.. engaging and brisk in its broad sweep' -- Daily Telegraph 20040221 'Pacey, engaging and brisk in its broad sweep.' -- The Telegraph 20040221

Robert Harvey has been a columnist for 'The Daily Telegraph', an assistant editor for 'The Economist' and an MP serving on the House of Commons Foreign Affairs Committee. His book 'Liberators: Latin America's Struggle for Independence' was described as 'an exhilarating and wildly enjoyable ride from start to finish' by Simon Sebay-Montefiore. Raymond Seitz, US ex-Ambassador to Britain said of 'A Few Bloody Noses: The American War of Independence', 'Harvey wields his pen like a sabre, slashing with gusto at the cant and received wisdom.' He lives in London and Wales.

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ISBN 13	9780719561474
ISBN 10	0719561477
Title	Comrades
Author	Robert Harvey
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	John Murray Press
Year published	2003-06-19
Number of pages	448
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