An Evil Tree: The Story of Communism

""An Evil Tree: The Story of Communism"" by Agnes Murphy is a book that explores the history and ideology of communism. The author delves into the origins of communism, tracing its roots back to the writings of Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels. She then examines the spread of communism throughout the world, focusing on key events such as the Russian Revolution, the rise of Mao Zedong in China, and the Cold War. Throughout the book, Murphy provides a critical analysis of communism, arguing that it is a fundamentally flawed and dangerous ideology. She examines the ways in which communist regimes have oppressed their citizens, suppressing individual freedoms and perpetrating mass atrocities. The author also explores the economic realities of communism, arguing that it is an inherently inefficient system that ultimately leads to poverty and stagnation. Despite its critical stance, ""An Evil Tree"" is not a polemic. The author is careful to provide a balanced and nuanced perspective on communism, acknowledging its appeal to many people and the ways in which it has shaped history. The book is well-researched and provides a comprehensive overview of communism that will be of interest to anyone seeking to understand this complex and controversial ideology.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.