The Hammer and the Scythe: Communist Russia Enters the Second Decade (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781417919901)

The Hammer and the Scythe: Communist Russia Enters the Second Decade is a non-fiction book written by Anne O'Hare McCormick. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the Soviet Union during the 1920s, the second decade after the Bolshevik Revolution of 1917. The author delves into the political, economic, and social changes that took place in the country during this period, as well as the impact of these changes on the Soviet people.McCormick examines the rise of Joseph Stalin to power and the consolidation of his authority, as well as the implementation of his policies, such as the collectivization of agriculture and the Five-Year Plans. She also discusses the challenges faced by the Soviet Union during this period, including famine, industrialization, and political repression.The book draws on a variety of sources, including McCormick's own experiences as a journalist reporting from the Soviet Union during the 1920s. Her insights provide a unique perspective on the events and conditions of the time.Overall, The Hammer and the Scythe offers a detailed and insightful account of Communist Russia in the second decade after the Revolution. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Soviet history, politics, and society.1928. McCormick worked for the New York Times for 32 years, covering foreign affairs. In 1937, she became the first woman to win a Pulitzer Prize in journalism, for her work as a foreign correspondent, which often included writing about how the average person was affected by them. The Hammer and the Scythe is based on articles she originally wrote for the New York Times, reporting her impressions of Russia ten years after the Revolution. Contents: All the Russias; The Capital of the Proletariat; The Capital of the Tzars; The New Ruling Class; Commissars of the People; The Peasant; On the Volga; Daughters of the Revolution; The Soviet Generation; Ikons; The Worker at Play; Communist Art; The World from Moscow; and Moscow, Rome and New York.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.

Author: Anne O'Hare McCormick
ISBN-10: 1417919906
ISBN-13: 9781417919901
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 04/01/2005
Pages: 320
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.04lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.72d