International Communism and the Cult of the Individual

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The book examines the communist cult of the individual as a global phenomenon, not limited to the Soviet Union. Following Stalin's death in 1953, communists worldwide mourned him, highlighting the international nature of this cult. It provides a transnational and comparative analysis of the development of personality cults, focusing on Lenin and Stalin while exploring various figures symbolizing resistance and oppression. The study includes cultural icons like Picasso and Barbusse, offering new insights into the complexities of Stalinist communism and its impact on the twentieth century.