I’ve read some good stuff on early soviet history, as well as more general Cold War history, but wondering if anyone has book (or film even?) suggestions for soviet history post-revolution. Either something comprehensive or something about a particular era or subject. Preferably written by a Marxist. I am reading a history of the CIA written by a lib (legacy of ashes), and while it is arguably worth suffering through on account of its wealth of detail, I cannot put myself through something like that again. I have this soviet world on my list (thanks to whoever posted that here) but I think that was written in like the 30s, so could only really cover so much.
For the late Soviet Union through to its fall, I'd recommend Collapse by Vladislav Zubok. The author is no communist, but I haven't seen anyone else give an overview of the subject in as much detail. Another good (communist) source is the series of articles Why Doesn't The Soviet Union Exist Anymore? on Invent The Future.
Nice. Not familiar with that website but it looks good. And I did just watch a Sankara documentary the other day. Sad that so many socialist histories are basically autopsies, but I will check those out.
Those articles are great. Probably two thirds of the way through the series. Thanks for the recommendation.