Unfinished Leninism : the rise and return of a revolutionary doctrine

Praise for Paul Le Blanc's "Lenin and the Revolutionary Party" "A work of unusual strength and coherence, inspired not by academic neutrality but by the deep conviction that there is much to learn from the actual ideas and experiences of Lenin." --Michael Lowy As a leader of the Russian Revolution, Vladimir Lenin was perhaps the greatest revolutionary of the twentieth century. These clearly written essays offer an account of his life and times, a lively view of his personality, and a stimulating engagement with his ideas. Paul Le Blanc is a professor of history at La Roche College and has written widely on radical movements. As A Leader Of The Russian Revolution, Vladimir Lenin Was Perhaps The Greatest Revolutionary Of The Twentieth Century. These Clearly Written Essays Offer An Account Of His Life And Times, A Lively View Of His Personality, And A Stimulating Engagement With His Ideas. Paul Le Blanc Is A Professor Of History At La Roche College And Has Written Widely On Radical Movements --provided By Publisher. Lenin's Return -- One For The Encyclopedias -- Travesties, Statues, And Laughter -- Still Kicking: Lenin And His Biographers -- Lenin And Revolutionary Democracy -- The Great Lenin Debate Of 2012 -- Enduring Legacy -- Luxemburg And Lenin Through Each Other's Eyes -- Caution: Activitis Using Lenin -- Leninism Is Unfinished -- Leninism For Dangerous Times -- Organizing For Twenty-first-century Socialism: The History And Future Of Leninism. Paul Le Blanc. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 207-226) And Index.

Praise for Paul Le Blanc's Lenin and the Revolutionary Party:

"A work of unusual strength and coherence, inspired not by academic neutrality but by the deep conviction that there is much to learn from the actual ideas and experiences of Lenin." —Michael Löwy

As a leader of the Russian Revolution, Vladimir Lenin was perhaps the greatest revolutionary of the twentieth century. These clearly written essays offer an account of his life and times, a lively view of his personality, and a stimulating engagement with his ideas.

Paul Le Blanc is a professor of history at La Roche College and has written widely on radical movements.

"One doesnt have to be a Leninist to read and appreciate Paul Le Blancs brilliant essays. This is indeed an outstanding study of Lenins ideas, his relation to Leon Trotsky and Rosa Luxemburg, as well as his unfinished democratic revolutionary legacy."Michael Lwy As a leader of the Russian Revolution, Vladimir Lenin was perhaps the greatest revolutionary of the twentieth century. These clearly written essays offer an account of his life and times, a lively view of his personality, and a stimulating engagement with his ideas. Paul Le Blanc is a professor of history at La Roche College and has written widely on radical movements. Praise for Paul Le Blanc's Lenin and the Revolutionary Party : "A work of unusual strength and coherence, inspired not by academic neutrality but by the deep conviction that there is much to learn from the actual ideas and experiences of Lenin." —Michael Löwy As a leader of the Russian Revolution, Vladimir Lenin was perhaps the greatest revolutionary of the twentieth century. These clearly written essays offer an account of his life and times, a lively view of his personality, and a stimulating engagement with his ideas. Paul Le Blanc is a professor of history at La Roche College and has written widely on radical movements. A stimulating collection of essays on the revolutionary socialist Vladimir Lenin that survey fierce controversies over his life and ideas