Humanity Uprooted

By Maurice Gerschon Hindus

"Humanity Uprooted" is a compelling firsthand examination of the profound social and cultural transformations sweeping across the Soviet Union in the decade following the Bolshevik Revolution. Maurice Hindus provides an insightful and empathetic account of how the revolutionary tide fundamentally altered the lives of millions, from the peasantry and the proletariat to the intelligentsia and the youth. The work explores the radical shifts in traditional institutions, including religion, family life, property, and morality, as the new Soviet state sought to forge a novel human consciousness and a different social order.

Through vivid reportage and sociological observation, Hindus captures the raw energy, the suffering, and the ideological fervor of a nation in the throes of unprecedented change. This book remains a significant historical document for understanding the early Soviet experiment and its impact on the collective psyche of the Russian people. It offers a detailed portrait of a society in transition, making it essential reading for those interested in the history of communism, social upheaval, and the human dimensions of political revolution.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1025729420
• ISBN13: 9781025729428
• Release Date: February 2026
• Publisher: Tradd Street Press
• Length: 396 Pages
• Weight: 1.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.1" x 9.2"