The importance of leadership in awakening and guiding the working class was emphasised at all levels within parties which saw themselves as indispensable to socialist revolution. It fundamental philosophy Bolsheviks, Comintern early British Communist Party (CPGB). executive committee (EC) directed work members broadly representative CPGB leadership. 39 activists who served on EC between 1923 19...

The following paper is a critical edition of document that established propaganda guidelines for the so-called unification congress workers’ movement in Poland, held on December 15 – 21, 1948. By means scholarly presentation an archival record, author shows behind veil grandiose and joyful atmosphere, accompanying „unification” Polish Workers’ Socialist Parties as well establishment United Part...