Description
Discover the enchanting tale of 'Red Plenty', a captivating narrative that explores the mystical allure of the Soviet Union’s planned economy. This compelling book, published by Faber in 2011, delves into a pivotal moment in history when the dream of a prosperous communist future seemed within reach. With 448 pages of rich storytelling, this brand new edition (ISBN: 9780571225248) provides an in-depth examination of the late 1950s, a time when visionary leaders like Nikita Khrushchev boldly pursued the promise of abundance. Experience the optimism of an era when the Soviet Union aspired to eclipse capitalism, envisioning a world where every Lada rivaled Porsche's engineering excellence and sputniks charted a course to the cosmos. 'Red Plenty' unveils the struggles and triumphs of the scientists and individuals who endeavored to turn this dream into reality amidst the complexities of a planned economy. Perfect for history enthusiasts, political theory students, or anyone intrigued by the intersections of hope and tyranny, this book is a crucial addition to your literary collection. Grab your copy today and immerse yourself in the possibilities of a time that was both magical and ephemeral. We offer fast and reliable delivery options to ensure you get your hands on this must-read book without delay.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780571225248
Year: 2011
Publisher: Faber
Pages: 448
Description:
The Soviet Union was founded on a fairytale. It was built on 20th century magic called 'the planned economy', which was going to gush forth an abundance of good things that the penny-pinching lands of capitalism could never match. And just for a little while, in the heady years of the late 1950s, the magic seemed to be working.
Red Plenty is about that moment in history, and how it came, and how it went away; about the brief era when, under the rash leadership of Nikita Khrushchev, the Soviet Union looked forward to a future of rich communists and envious capitalists, when Moscow would out-glitter Manhattan, every Lada would be better engineered than a Porsche and sputniks would lead the way to the stars. And it's about the scientists who did their genuinely brilliant best to make the dream come true, to give the tyranny its happy ending.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780571225248
Year: 2011
Publisher: Faber
Pages: 448
Description:
The Soviet Union was founded on a fairytale. It was built on 20th century magic called 'the planned economy', which was going to gush forth an abundance of good things that the penny-pinching lands of capitalism could never match. And just for a little while, in the heady years of the late 1950s, the magic seemed to be working.
Red Plenty is about that moment in history, and how it came, and how it went away; about the brief era when, under the rash leadership of Nikita Khrushchev, the Soviet Union looked forward to a future of rich communists and envious capitalists, when Moscow would out-glitter Manhattan, every Lada would be better engineered than a Porsche and sputniks would lead the way to the stars. And it's about the scientists who did their genuinely brilliant best to make the dream come true, to give the tyranny its happy ending.