Title: One hundred years of socialism
Subtitle: The West European Left in the Twentieth Century
First published: 1996
Description: A unique and comprehensive study, One Hundred Years of Socialism traces the fortunes of the political parties on the left in Western Europe through the twentieth century. From the Second International to the birth of the welfare state to the student uprisings of the 1960s and beyond, acclaimed historian Donald Sassoon charts the course of socialism across fourteen countries, showing us both the origins of Western socialism and its considerable accomplishments, particularly since 1945.

One Hundred Years of Socialism is an essential account of the love/hate relationship between capitalism and socialism in twentieth century Western Europe.
Subjects: History, Socialism, Communism, Politics and government, New York Times reviewed, Socialism, europe, Europe, history, Europe, politics and government, 19th century, Europe, politics and government, 20th century, Europe, economic conditions, Socialism, history, Communism--history, Communism--europe--history--20th century, Socialism--history, Socialism--europe--history--20th century, Hx238 .s27 1996, 324.2/174/094
Places: Western Europe
Time periods: 20th century, Politics and government