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Explores the history of the Collapse of Communism in the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe. Contends that the fall of communism was not a surprise but rather the result of political, economic and social pressures that culminated in its implosion.

This essay is an overview of the history of communism. It covers communism's theoretical origins, beginning with the writings of Plato and reaching full development through the work of Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels. It also explores the implementation of communist ideals in the governments of the Soviet Union, East Germany, China, Poland, and other countries across four continents. And the essay touches on the mostly negative legacy of communism worldwide, including in the United States.