ePub Russian Revolutionary Posters: From Civil War to Socialist Realism; From Bolshevism to the End of Stalinism by David King in History

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. PostersBy kevin w. wrightI am very impressed with the book of Soviet era posters. David King did an excellent job organizing the book. I would recommend it anyone interested in art form.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Somewhat disappointing; fair to OK.By Jonathan CarterKing's book 'Red Star Over Russia' is one of the best books I have on this subject matter but this one average at best. Plus; by the time I opened it up it had some damage to the dust jacket and too late to return.20 of 33 people found the following review helpful. Good pictures and stupid commentsBy Jan MyrdalMany of the earlier posters very interesting. But the comments of David King rarther stupid.That he dislikes the Soviet political development is his truth. To discuss it in every comment is not necessary. This type oc comments are as if he was afraid of being accused of some sort of pro-Sovietism or Stalinism. Much of what he writes is also simply not factual. It would have been better if he had kept himself in rein. Giving just the factual information. His comments were usual - from both sides - during the Cold war.Now no longer necessary. To explain what I mean you can take the example of a book in Russia today about the US architecture of the 20th century. It would be stupid to write high minded captions to pictures of Empire State Building or Chrysler Building discussing the role of US monopoly capitalism for the depression and the crises 1929 and 1937.Jan Myrdal