The Growth Of Socialism

By Nesta H. Webster

Book Overview

The Growth of Socialism is a historical book written by Nesta H. Webster that explores the rise of socialism as a political and economic movement. The book provides a thorough analysis of the origins of socialism, tracing its roots from the early socialists and utopian thinkers of the 19th century to the emergence of Marxist socialism and the formation of socialist parties and trade unions in Europe and the United States.Webster delves into the key figures and events that shaped the socialist movement, including the writings of Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels, the Paris Commune, the Russian Revolution, and the rise of socialism in Britain, Germany, and the United States. She also examines the impact of socialist ideas on art, literature, and culture, and the role of socialist intellectuals and activists in shaping public opinion and political discourse.The book provides a critical evaluation of the strengths and weaknesses of socialism as a political and economic system, and the challenges it faced in the face of opposition from capitalist interests and authoritarian regimes. It also considers the contemporary relevance of socialist ideas in the context of the global economic and political landscape.Overall, The Growth of Socialism is a comprehensive and insightful account of one of the most important political movements of the modern era, and a must-read for anyone interested in the history of socialism and its impact on the world.THIS 50 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: World Revolution Or the Plot Against Civilization, by Nesta H. Webster. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766142507.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1425373143
• ISBN13: 9781425373146
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 52 Pages
• Weight: 0.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"