1. What is Communism? Political and Economic and Social Ideology
Communism claims to explain everything about life
Is Communism the Father\Mother of Totalitarianism?
French Revolution
Marx and Engels develop idea of Communism
Russian Revolution
Failed German Revolution
Chinese Communist Revolution
End of Soviet Communism
1789
1917
1949
1989

2. Lenin: Leader of the Russian Revolution
Lenin (below) was the leader of the world’s first communist revolution. He led the Bolsheviks to power in the October Revolution in Russia in Having established the Dictatorship of the Proletariat, the renamed Communist Party of the Soviet Union kept hold of power for 72 years.
Karl Marx
Frederick Engels
Marx and Engels: The Founders of Communism
Karl Marx was a German Jew. He lived in London where he developed the theory of modern communism with his colleague Frederick Engels.
Their most famous publications were:
“The Communist Manifesto”, and
“Das Capital”.
Lenin: Leader of the Russian Revolution

3. Karl Marx’s Theory of History
Feudal Mode of Production
Nobility
Peasant producers
Capitalist Mode of Production
Bourgeoisie
(Middle Class)
Proletariat (workers)
Communism
Social Classes are abolished
All wealth is shared – “to each according to his need, from each according to his ability”
Ancient Mode of Production
Oligarchy
Slave producers R
Dictatorship of the Proletariat led by the Communist Party
Revolution is the engine room of history
Dominant social class / Largest social class is “exploited” by the dominant class.

4. Karl Marx Father of Modern Communism
In a higher phase of communist society... only then can the narrow horizon of bourgeois right be fully left behind and society inscribe on its banners: from each according to his ability, to each according to his needs. Karl Marx
Capital is reckless of the health or length of life of the labourer, unless under compulsion from society. Karl Marx
Karl Marx Father of Modern Communism
From each according to his abilities, to each according to his needs. Karl Marx
Let the ruling classes tremble at a communist revolution. The proletarians have nothing to lose but their chains. They have a world to win. Workingmen of all countries, unite! Karl Marx
A specter is haunting Europe - the specter of communism. Karl Marx

5. 2 x link
When one makes a Revolution, one cannot mark time; one must always go forward - or go back. He who now talks about the "freedom of the press" goes backward, and halts our headlong course towards Socialism. Vladimir Lenin
Vladimyr Illich LENIN Leader of the Russian Revolution, October 1917 and first leader of Communist Russia
The Russian Revolution - Part 1 - YouTube
Freedom in capitalist society always remains about the same as it was in ancient Greek republics: Freedom for slave owners. Vladimir Lenin
There are no morals in politics; there is only expedience. A scoundrel may be of use to us just because he is a scoundrel. Vladimir Lenin
Sometimes - history needs a push. Vladimir Lenin

6. Communist Revolution in Germany 1914
The Spartacists, led by Rosa Luxemburg and Karl Liebknecht, were a group of radical socialists who found 'fame' in the first few months after the November Armistice when Germany experienced its so-called 'Revolution'. The Spartacists were named after Spartacus who led a revolt by slaves against the might of the Romans in 73 B.C.
Communist Revolution in Germany 1914
In December 1918, some of the Spartacists - including Luxemburg and Liebknecht - founded the German Communist Party. Luxemburg had written numerous pamphlets about Lenin and how his leadership of the Russian Revolution would be of such great value to Russia and Germany.
In January 1919, the Communists rose up in revolt in Berlin. In every sense it was a futile gesture against the government. Ebert withdrew his government to the safety of Weimar and allowed the Freikorps and what remained of the regular army to bring peace and stability back to Berlin once again. No mercy was shown to the Spartacists/Communists whose leaders were murdered after being arrested.

7. Communism In China China in revolution 1911-1949 (part1/10) - YouTube
China in revolution (part4/10) – YouTube Important
Mao's Bloody Revolution – YouTube Important 17-25; (GLF)
Mao Zedong – YouTube biased US clip
The Great Leap Forward ??? – YouTube Good shorter extract
BBC - Learning Zone Class Clips - One Party System in China - Citizenship and Modern Studies Video

8. Mao's Bloody Revolution – YouTube Important 17-25; 29-40 (GLF)
Mao Zedong – YouTube biased US clip
The Great Leap Forward ??? – YouTube Good shorter extract
BBC - Learning Zone Class Clips - One Party System in China - Citizenship and Modern Studies Video