To Begin Again: The Past of Communism, the Future of Emancipation

A clear-cut crash course in the promises, contradictions and afterlives of twentieth-century communism

Why did communism inspire millions? Why did it fail? What can we salvage, and what must we leave behind? Mohandesi distills a century of revolutionary ambition, contradiction and collapse into a clear, non-dogmatic guide for a new generation. Inspired by the author's decades-long time working in leftist circles, this book serves as a quick, clear and accessible guide to help radicals new and experienced sift their way through the dense history of Communism. As today’s political energies reawaken, it offers a crisp, accessible map through the tangled history of twentieth-century communism, helping readers avoid old mistakes, confront unresolved contradictions, and rethink emancipation for the struggles ahead.A lucid, indispensable toolkit for anyone trying to understand the past and transform our future.