Routledge Western Intellectuals and the Soviet Union 1920-40

Explore the complex relationship between Western thinkers and the Soviet Union during the interwar period. This scholarly work examines why many Western intellectuals with liberal credentials supported the Soviet Union despite its record on human rights. By analyzing the period from 1920 to 1940, the book provides a deep look into the political and cultural connections that bridged Red Square and the Left Bank. It investigates the influence of various official and semi-official organizations that facilitated these relationships. Readers will gain a detailed understanding of the roles played by the Comintern, the International Association of Revolutionary Writers, and the All-Union Society for Cultural Relations with Foreign Countries. This volume also examines the Foreign Commission of the Soviet Writers' Union. As part of the BASEES/Routledge Series on Russian and East European Studies, this book serves as a significant resource for students and historians studying the history of Europe and Eastern European political movements.