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The ABC of Socialism: becoming a socialist

The first chapter of our recently republished book 'The ABC of Socialism' by John Rees

June 22, 2014
Written by John Rees
Category: The ABC of Socialism

The ABC of Socialism

John Rees introduces a new reprint of his popular book in the preface reproduced here

June 20, 2014
Written by John Rees
Category: The ABC of Socialism

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The first chapter of our recently republished book 'The ABC of Socialism' by John Rees

John Rees introduces a new reprint of his popular book in the preface reproduced here

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