International Communism and the Spanish Civil War provides an intimate picture of international communism in the Stalin era. Exploring the transnational exchanges that occurred in Soviet-structured spaces - from clandestine schools for training international revolutionaries in Moscow to the International Brigades in Spain - the book uncovers complex webs of interaction; at once personal and political; that linked international communists to one another and the Soviet Union. The Spanish civil war; which coincided with the great purges in the Soviet Union; stands at the center of this grassroots history. For many international communists; the war came to define both their life histories and political commitments. In telling their individual stories; the book calls attention to a central paradox of Stalinism - the simultaneous celebration and suspicion of transnational interactions - and illuminates the appeal of a cause that promised solidarity even as it practiced terror.
#118901 in Books Tyson Amir 2016-10-05Original language:English 9.00 x .70 x 6.00l; #File Name: 0997798513278 pagesBlack Boy Poems An Account of Black Survival in America
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Poetry and AnalysisBy RasheedI have to put out the disclaimer that I know the author. Still; I won't let a personal relationship influence my review. I've reviewed numerous books on this very website and I don't want my integrity called into question. It's not like I'm a professional book reviewer but I do take it seriously in that I try to be honest.With that said; Black Boy Poems was a nice book. It does have poems but it is far from a book of poetry. I'd say that the book is part autobiography part cultural/historical analysis. The author; Tyson Amir; "unapologetically" states in the introduction of his book that it is for Black people; hence the book is replete with his unfiltered outlook on the plight of Black folks and the direct negative impact of White/Western culture upon Black folks.The book is formatted with each chapter beginning with a poem followed by an exegesis of the poem and its central theme. He muses about various topics pertinent to Black people such as police brutality; the Black woman; hip-hop and more. He certainly did a fair job researching and providing critical statistics to back up some of his assertions.By and large this is an excellent book. Are there parts I don't agree with? Absolutely. In fact; there are a couple of parts I ardently disagree with but that is the nature of human beings. You will rarely; if ever; find an individual you completely agree with. I can't let the small amount of the book I don't agree with detract from the whole which is solid.Tyson doesn't bring a totally unique and stand alone view point or analysis of Black life but he introduces some of these things in a different fashion. By using poetry he separates his work from traditional works addressing the issues of Black Americans. Admittedly; I am not a huge fan of poetry and feeling the poetry is made tougher when I don't know its cadence. In other words; the poems written would probably be much more effective if I heard them because in that case the speaker can say them with the right flow and emphasis. As Phife Dawg from A Tribe Called Quest said: "It's not only the lyrics I write it's my delivery."Overall; Black Boy Poems is a quality publication deserving of much praise and regardless of what one may think about his assessments and analysis; it is clear he loves his people.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. I am happy to call this author my friendBy DoloresI am happy to call this author my friend. He is an extremely caring and compassionate young man who is out in the community really working to make a difference in the course of Black Lives. He also happens to be a teacher and an excellent writer. This book is well worth reading and sharing.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Very movingBy CustomerVery well written; and much needed piece of work! Unapologetic in expressing the many realities in the U.S. that black folks; and minorities face.
