PDF Lady on the Hill: How Biltmore Estate Became an American Icon by Howard E. Covington Jr.; The Biltmore Company in History

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Among the most influential political and social forces of the twentieth century; modern communism rests firmly on philosophical; political; and economic underpinnings developed by Vladimir Ilyich Ulyanov; later known as Lenin. In this volume; comprising the four works generally considered his most important publications; Lenin presents the goals and tactics of Communism with remarkable directness and forcefulness.His first major work was The Development of Capitalism in Russia; written in prison after Lenin had been arrested for anti-government activities in 1895. Represented here by key sections; the book developed a number of crucial concepts; including the significance of the industrial proletariat as a revolutionary base. What Is to Be Done?; long regarded as the key manual of Communist action; is presented complete; containing Lenin's famous dissection of the Western idea of the political party along with his own concept of a monolithic party organization devoted to achieving the goal of dictatorship of the proletariat. Also presented complete is Imperialism; the Highest Stage of Capitalism; in which Lenin examines the final "parasitic" stage of capitalism. Finally; this volume includes the complete text of The State and Revolution; Lenin's most significant work; in which he totally rejects the institutions of Western democracy and presents his vision of the final perfection of Communism.For anyone who seeks to understand the twentieth century; capitalism; the Russian revolution; and the role of Communism in the tumultuous political and social movements that have shaped the modern world; the essential works of Lenin offer unparalleled insight and understanding. Taken together; they represent a balanced cross-section of this revolutionary theories of history; politics; and economics; his tactics for securing and retaining power; and his vision of a new social and economic order.