Description |
306 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages [259]-291) and index. |
Contents |
Prologue: Lenin's journey -- Frightened victors -- True believers: a party like none other -- Black comrades awaken! -- The Party and Stalin's war -- Nightmare years -- Of atomic bombs and spies -- The Rosenberg spy ring -- A little list: Joe McCarthy investigates -- Epilogue: Brutal fantasies. |
Summary |
"In twentieth century America, no power-and no threat-loomed larger than the communist superpower of the Soviet Union. America saw in the dreams of the Soviet Union the overthrow of the US government, and the end of democracy and freedom. Meanwhile, the Communist Party of the United States attempted to use deep economic and racial disparities in American culture to win over members and sympathizers. From the miscarriage of justice in the Scotsboro Boys case, to the tragedy of the Rosenbergs to the theatrics of the Hollywood Ten to the menace of the Joseph McCarthy and his war hearings, Albert Marrin examines a unique time in American history…and explores both how some Americans were lured by the ideals of communism without understanding its reality and how fear of communist infiltration at times caused us to undermine our most deeply held values. The questions he raises ask: What is worth fighting for? And what are you willing to sacrifice to keep it? Filled with black and white photographs throughout, this timely book from an award-author brings to life an important and dramatic era in American history with lessons that are deeply relevant today."--book jacket. |
Audience |
1120L Lexile |
Subject |
McCarthy, Joseph, 1908-1957.
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Subject(S) |
Anti-communist movements -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
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Communism -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
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Political persecution -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
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Cold War -- Social aspects -- United States.
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United States -- Politics and government -- 20th century.
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Added Title |
America in the era of red scares and Cold War |
ISBN |
9780525644293 |
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0525644296 |
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