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In The Red Flag, David Priestland explores the hows and whys of one of the most powerful political movements of the 20th century. Why did so many millions support it? What were their experiences like?

Going beyond the partisan debates of the Cold War, Priestland argues that we need to look at communism through a new prism. In the context of the current economic and financial crisis, this comprehensive study makes for essential reading.

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