When was communism first used?
Communism is first established as a form of government as a result of the Russian Revolution in 1917, which in turn was largely as a result of WW1. Marx suggests that it would happen in an industrialised European country, either Britain or Germany it appeared likely, but in fact Russia was among the least industrialised at that time. It needs to be said that what Lenin, Trotsky et al & subsequently Stalin actually produced as a form of government & Communism do not sit well together in the same sentance on the page of this correspondent. Nonetheless it is what the world sees as Communism, but this idealist would prefer something which is far more People orientated. In saying that however it is equally obvious that capitalism has a greater appeal to people, right up to just before the point the bank arrives to repossess your house….
