The Practice and Theory of Bolshevism

The Practice and Theory of Bolshevism by Bertrand Russell is a deep look into Bolshevism after the Russian Revolution. It inspects Bolshevism's possible impacts on society and how it's governed. Russell looks at how ideas and real-world actions worked together in the Bolshevik government, and he seemed unsure if their ways could last. To begin, Russell writes about how the Russian Revolution greatly altered society. He has mixed feelings, admiring the efforts to put Communism into place, yet he strongly critiques their ways, noting the hazards for a steady society. Russell describes his impressions of Russia during a visit, showing the stark contrast between the goals of the Bolshevik idea and the tough reality its people experienced. He feels it necessary to grasp the revolution's reasons while also learning from the risks of extreme belief that often come with big changes.