The Bolshevik Myth: An Anarchist's Eyewitness Account of the Betrayal and Failure of the Russian Communist Revolution

The narrative offers a firsthand perspective of the Russian Revolution through the eyes of American anarchist Alexander Berkman. Initially an advocate for the revolution, Berkman’s views shift dramatically as he becomes disillusioned with the Communist regime, criticizing its oppressive party dictatorship and state capitalism. His account provides a unique insight into the complexities and betrayals of revolutionary ideals.