Between Utopia and Tyranny: The Fascination and Horror of Communism
About this audiobook
With the new edition of my book "Between Utopia and Tyranny: The Fascination and Horror of Communism" I offer you an in-depth analysis of the phenomenon of "communism", introducing you to the history and ideologies behind one of the most influential political movements of the 20th century.
Why was this ideology of horror able to gain so much influence and why does it seem to be gaining fascination again? Immerse yourself with me in the world of thought of Marx, Lenin and beyond. As we examine the dreams, challenges and reality of communism, we discover the reality that this ideology once created. To do this, we use the experiences of the countries where communism ruled and in some cases still rules and we shed light on individual fates that represent people who suffered under these systems.
This new edition offers not only a comprehensive historical perspective, but also current analyses of why these ideas continue to polarize and inspire. Ideal for political science students, historians and anyone who wants to delve deeper into the political landscape. Expand your understanding of one of the most influential movements of our time!
Hermann Selchow
About the author
I was socialized (as they say these days) in a country before that time. I was in the Protestant youth group, refused to do reserve service, lost my job, did odd jobs for the Protestant church, was visited on an irregular basis by two men in trench coats. The usual games of power. So nothing that hundreds/thousands of others haven't experienced the same or worse. I wasn't the type to walk around with my head bowed and my fist raised. I simply took the "bigwigs" at their word. That was enough to humiliate them and make me unpopular with them.
Hermann Selchow
