Enemy Within The Rise and Fall of the British Communist Party

Enemy Within The Rise and Fall of the British Communist Party by Francis Beckett, published by John Murray in 1995, offers a detailed examination of the British Communist Party from its inception in 1920. This first edition spans 246 pages and is presented in English, providing a comprehensive narrative that explores significant events and influences on the party, including discussions of armed insurrection, the rise of Mosley’s Fascists, and the impact of the Spanish Civil War.

Readers will find an in-depth account of the party’s evolution through critical historical moments, such as Stalin’s influence, Britain’s wartime efforts, and the significant events surrounding the invasions of Hungary and Czechoslovakia. The book also addresses the eventual decline of the Communist Party after 1991, placing its history within the broader context of 20th-century British politics and government. This work serves as a resource for those interested in the history of political parties and communism in Great Britain.