To Overthrow the World: The Rise and Fall and Rise of Communism (Guest: Sean McMeekin)

Heartland’s Tim Benson is joined by Sean McMeekin, Francis Flournoy Professor of European History and Culture at Bard College, to discuss his new book, To Overthrow the World: The Rise and Fall and Rise of Communism. They chat about the evolution of Communism from a seductive ideal of a classless society into the ruling doctrine of tyrannical regimes. They also discuss communism’s unpopularity as a political form, yet it’s endurance as an ideology.

Get the book here:  https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/sean-mcmeekin/to-overthrow-the-world/9781541601963/?lens=basic-books

Show Notes:

The New Criterion: Gary Saul Morson – “The red star returns”
https://newcriterion.com/article/the-red-star-returns/

Washington Free Beacon: Harvey Klehr – “The Struggle To Contain Communism … in One Book”
https://freebeacon.com/culture/the-struggle-to-contain-communism-in-one-book/