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What we call "communist China" refers to one of the most fascinating and complex stories in contemporary history. Communist China: how did a party founded by a handful of activists in 1921 become the ruling force of a state of 1.4 billion inhabitants? Since the proclamati...

From the Congress of Tours in 1920 to Fabien Roussel, the French Communist Party, a century-old political party, has spanned a century of French politics. 300,000 members in 1936, 28% of the votes in 1946, 2.28% in 2022: here is its history, its leaders, its program and its current place in the left.

From Russian constructivism to socialist realism, from Rodchenko to Korda, historical guide to the communist propaganda poster and its visual codes.

The idea of ​​class struggle has long occupied a central place in economic and political discussions. But what does this term actually mean? Appearing in the 19th century, this notion was mainly popularized by the philosopher and economist Karl Marx. It describes a perpet...

Communism and fascism represent two of the most powerful ideological forces of the 20th century. While one seeks to establish a classless society, the other advocates extreme nationalism. These political systems have left an indelible mark on history by generating totalit...

Historical figure often unknown to the general public, Clara Zetkin is, however, inevitably part of the history of social movements. This German intellectual, tireless activist, marked her time with her commitments in favor of feminism and of socialism. She is best known ...