Theodore Draper Poradie kníh

The book offers a comprehensive history of the American Communist Party, detailing its origins, founding in 1919, and development into a legal entity during the 1920s. Theodore Draper explores the interplay of domestic and foreign influences, highlighting the party's evolving policies and activities. He argues that the movement transitioned from American radicalism to an extension of Soviet power. Draper emphasizes the importance of understanding this largely untold narrative, asserting that communism's impact extended beyond Russia to American soil, making it essential reading for both scholars and general readers.

Draper examines the process that led to the final break with England and the armed revolt in 1775, giving as much importance to the British as the American side of the struggle