Investigate the intricate links between economics, culture, and politics in the West with these two exceptional history courses. In The Rise of Communism: From Marx to Lenin, go inside communism’s journey from a collection of political and economic theories to a revolutionary movement that rocked the world. Then, in An Economic History of the World since 1400, embark on a comprehensive journey through more than 600 years of economic history, from the feudal system of the medieval world to the information economy of the 21st century.
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The illuminating 24 lectures of Capitalism vs. Socialism: Comparing Economic Systems will show you the many ways the most influential modern economic theories were developed, how they function (or don’t), and how they manage to operate both together and in opposition to each other, from the rise of Soviet communism to the future of the European Union and beyond.
Taught by Professor Vejas Gabriel Liulevicius of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, this course explores the communist movement at its zenith between the 1920s and 1970s, covering the regimes of Joseph Stalin in the Soviet Union, Mao Zedong in China, Ho Chi Minh in Vietnam, and Marxist-Leninist governments in Eastern Europe and elsewhere. At the time, communism looked like the unstoppable wave of the future.
Discover how communism achieved the height of its power in the USSR and China and then rapidly declined near the end of the 20th century. Begin with an examination of communism at its strongest with Communism in Power: From Stalin to Mao. Then, consider how this divisive and short-lived political experiment ultimately fell apart in Communism in Decline: From Sputnik to Gorbachev.
In an era of increasing globalization, capitalism plays a dramatic role in the world economy and your everyday life. Explore the wealth of perspectives on this pervasive economic force in Thinking about Capitalism, and gain fresh insights into capitalism's history, its proponents and opponents, and its startling impact on our world. Drawing on his exceptional ability to frame each thinker's concerns within its historical context, intellectual historian and Professor Jerry Z. Muller takes you beyond economic analysis to look at capitalism's many moral, political, and cultural ramifications. These 36 engaging lectures are the perfect way to grasp the intricacies of this vital economic system.
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