Romancing the Revolution: The Myth of Soviet Democracy and the British Left

Examining the British Left's fascination with the concept of Soviet democracy after World War I and the Russian Revolution, Ian Bullock explores their debates on implementing a similar system in Britain. The book delves into discussions on the organization of soviets, the merits of parliamentary democracy, and the implications of the "dictatorship of the proletariat." Despite evidence of the Bolshevik regime's authoritarian nature, many on the Left clung to the hope that a revolutionary change could bring about social equality and economic justice in Britain.