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  • Comparison of Communism and Capitalism in Everyday Life
  • By: Ian Williams
  • Narrated by: Joshua Mount
  • Length: 2 hrs and 47 mins
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By: Ian Williams
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Summary

A narrative of personal experiences and observations, A Tale of Two Systems is the honest diary of someone who has experienced two opposite governmental systems side by side. 

Comparing the two cultures in a compelling and personal way, it is a powerful insight into what life’s really like under two opposing systems.

In A Tale of Two Systems, you’ll find a rich and engaging narrative detailing exactly what it’s like to transition between Communism and democracy. You’ll discover:

  • How Russia developed from being a thriving Empire to the world’s first Communist nation
  • A concise yet detailed history of the Soviet Union and its Communist regime
  • A firsthand account of what it was really like to live and work in the USSR
  • A unique view of the freedoms we take for granted in the West - and a glimpse at what life is like when those freedoms are removed
  • An in-depth comparison of democracy and Communism - through the eyes of someone who was there
  • A clear illustration of how the gulf between countries is not about the people, but about politics

And much more.
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  • 05-04-22

A Fascinating Book

We talk about how lucky we are in the modern world to have freedom and choices. I don't think we truly understand how fortunate we are unless we have experienced what the author Ian Williams did in his lifetime.

This captivating book is an eye opening account/diary of life in the former USSR, the story is told with such compassion and detail of day to day living and the beauty of Armenia. The contrast of then working in Silicone Valley at it's peak does leave you deep in thought.

What an experience the author has had, and one he has shared through his fascinating book.

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