
audiobook
by John Spargo
“THE GREATEST FAILURE IN ALL HISTORY”
NOTE
PREFACE
I WHY HAVE THE BOLSHEVIKI RETAINED POWER?
II THE SOVIETS
III THE SOVIETS UNDER THE BOLSHEVIKI
IV THE UNDEMOCRATIC SOVIET STATE
V THE PEASANTS AND THE LAND
VI THE BOLSHEVIKI AND THE PEASANTS
VII THE RED TERROR
In this meticulously compiled study, the author confronts the myth of Bolshevism as a harbinger of liberty, laying out a wealth of documentary evidence from Russian officials, Western observers, and economic data. He argues that the revolutionary regime quickly devolved into a system of authoritarian control, stifling dissent and crushing traditional freedoms. The narrative is anchored in the turbulent years following the 1917 upheaval, offering readers a contemporary lens on the early policies and institutions of the Soviet state.
The author weaves testimonies from figures such as former premier Kerensky, military commanders, and scholars who witnessed the regime’s inner workings, exposing contradictions between lofty proclamations and everyday reality. By dissecting economic measures, legal codes, and propaganda, he illustrates how the promised egalitarianism morphed into coercive centralization. This early‑stage analysis invites listeners to reconsider the legacy of the Russian experiment through a critical, evidence‑driven perspective.
Full title
"The Greatest Failure in All History" A Critical Examination of the Actual Workings of Bolshevism in Russia A Critical Examination of the Actual Workings of Bolshevism in Russia
Language
en
Duration
~13 hours (784K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Richard Hulse, Wayne Hammond and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Release date
2016-03-28
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1876–1966
A British-born writer and reformer, he became a prominent socialist voice in the United States before later turning toward anti-communism and Vermont history. His life moved across politics, journalism, and local scholarship, making him a striking figure of early 20th-century public debate.
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