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Donald Sassoon discusses his book “One Hundred Years of Socialism: The West European Left in the Twentieth Century”

BROADCAST: May. 2, 1997 | DURATION: 00:51:24

Synopsis

Donald Sassoon, professor and writer, discusses his book “One Hundred Years of Socialism: The West European Left in the Twentieth Century.” Sassoon explores the history of socialism in Europe since 1889 and socialism's relationship with capitalism. He explains how the 1930 depression and World War II affected the growth of socialism in Europe and America. He also explains the creation and government of the Soviet Union

Details

Broadcast Date
May. 2, 1997

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 55 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
51 minutes, 24 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Topics

World History & Politics Travel & Culture - United Kingdom Working, Labor, Economy

People

Government Historians Authors, Writers

Tags

WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Sassoon, Don--Interviews Blair, Tony, 1953---Interviews Sassoon, Don. One hundred years of socialism. Socialism--History--Europe, Western--20th century. Communism--History--Europe, Western--20th century. Politicians--Great Britain--20th century--Interviews Audiotapes Radio programs Clinton, William J. (William Jefferson), 1946- Prime ministers--Great Britain National health service International Workers Congress of Paris, 1889 Churchill, Winston, 1874-1965 The Great Depression Robinson, Joan, 1903-1983 World War II Unemployment Labour party (UK) British politics Socialist Party Soviet Union Capitalism The New Deal

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