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Rise of Communism: From Marx to Lenin

Series: Rise of Communism: From Marx to Lenin
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Episodes
12
Rating
TVPG
Year
2007
Language
English
Publisher
The Great Courses

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Go inside communism's journey from a collection of political and economic theories to a revolutionary movement that rocked the world. Rich with historical insights, these 12 episodes zero in on the Bolsheviks rise to power and how communist ideas worked in theory and practice - offering a rewarding look at one of the most important economic and political philosophies of the modern age.

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Episodes

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1. The Locomotive of History

24m

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Come to see Lenin's arrival at Petrograd's Finland Station in April 1917 as one of the most important turning points in modern history: the establishment of a communist regime after decades of theory. Also, preview the themes you'll explore in these episodes, and get solid definitions of terms such as communism and socialism.

2. Marx and Engels: An Intellectual Partnership

30m

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The revolutionary ideas of Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels would rock society and soon affect the lives of millions of people. Here, explore their body of theory (known as "dialectical materialism") and learn how Marxism offered something different: a tableau of history with starring roles played by the toiling masses and economic forces.

3. The Communist Manifesto and Das Kapital

27m

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First, unpack the meaning of the revolutionary messages in "The Communist Manifesto" and "Das Kapital." Then, use a basic vocabulary of Marxist concepts to better understand Marx's model of history and economics. Last, examine how the revolutionary lives of Marx and Engels sought to unify theory with practice.

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The Great Coursesdirector
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Vejas Gabriel Liuleviciusactor