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Eric Lee

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Social Democrat. Historian, author, journalist, activist. Founding editor of LabourStart www.labourstart.org

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Eric Lee @erictlee.bsky.social · 23h
"There is no freedom of association in Hong Kong." Listen to our interview with former Hong Kong trade union leader Christopher Mung here. www.buzzsprout.com/2313632/epis...
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Hong Kong: "There is no freedom of association" - LabourStart: Where trade unionists start their day on the net.
This week we interviewed Christopher Mung about the current situation in Hong Kong following the sentencing of union leader Lee Cheuk-yan.  Christopher is the executive director of the Hong Kong ...
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Eric Lee @erictlee.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Today is International Translation Day and it's thanks to many wonderful translators that my books are available in Czech, Dutch, Esperanto, Georgian, German, Korean, and Russian. Thank you to all translators for the amazing work you do!
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Eric Lee @erictlee.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Our podcasts are one of the very best ways to learn about how trade unionists around the world are facing the same issues and challenges. Check it out! www.buzzsprout.com/2313632
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LabourStart: Where trade unionists start their day on the net.
LabourStart is the news and campaigning website of the international trade union movement.  Founded in 1998, we are the web's best source of trade union news, uploaded by our volunteers in dozens...
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Eric Lee @erictlee.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Canada: Employers cheer Bill C-39 restrictions on the right to strike [CLC] bit.ly/4xVm0z3
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Employers cheer Bill C-39 restrictions on the right to strike | Canadian Labour Congress
OTTAWA — Employer groups are welcoming Bill C-39’s new powers to end legal strikes. Canada’s unions say their reaction exposes the contradiction in the government’s claims about “strengthening” worker...
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Eric Lee @erictlee.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
With over 5,000 supporters so far, this is shaping up to be LabourStart's biggest campaign this year. Have you shown your support for Lee Cheuk-yan and trade union he led in Hong Kong? bit.ly/freeleenow
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Hong Kong: Free Lee Cheuk-yan now!
Please support this LabourStart urgent action campaign and spread the word.
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Eric Lee @erictlee.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Revenge of the labor movement: Democrats with union backgrounds aim to retake Congress bit.ly/3V6u8z5
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Revenge of the labor movement: Democrats with union backgrounds aim to retake Congress
Meet the candidates with labor ties vying for Senate and House seats in midterm races. Most of the nominees are Democrats as the party looks to rebuild support among working-class voters
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Eric Lee @erictlee.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
It’s now been a week since Hong Kong trade union leader Lee Cheuk-yan was sentenced to 7 years in prison. I appeal to trade unionists everywhere to take action to demand his immediate release. Start here: it will take you just a few seconds and it makes a difference: bit.ly/freeleenow
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Hong Kong: Free Lee Cheuk-yan now!
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Eric Lee @erictlee.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
This is shocking stuff. www.namibian.com.na/snack-firm-t...
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Snack firm turns to armed guards during strike
A Namibia snack company has made use of masked, armed security operators as workers downed tools over a N$1 400 salary increase demand. The company, Howard […]
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Eric Lee @erictlee.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
This campaign - now in 14 languages with more on the way - has 3,250 supporters this morning. Can you help us bring that number up to 4,000 today? The best way to do this is a mass emailing to union members. Thank you! bit.ly/freeleenow
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Hong Kong: Free Lee Cheuk-yan now!
Please support this LabourStart urgent action campaign and spread the word.
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Eric Lee @erictlee.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
LabourStart’s podcasts are coming out more frequently and reaching a wider audience than ever before. Listen to what trade union leaders and activists are saying - around the world. www.buzzsprout.com/2313632
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LabourStart: Where trade unionists start their day on the net.
LabourStart is the news and campaigning website of the international trade union movement.  Founded in 1998, we are the web's best source of trade union news, uploaded by our volunteers in dozens...
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Eric Lee @erictlee.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Our latest podcast has just gone live — and it’s all about cleaners, security guards and how podcasting lets us hear workers’ voices. Listen here or on your favourite podcasting platfform: www.buzzsprout.com/2313632/epis... And please spread the word!
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Europe: Interview with Mark Bergfeld, Director of Property Services at UNI Europa - LabourStart: Where trade unionists start their day on the net.
We chatted today with Mark about the two groups of workers represented by UNI Europa's Property Services department -- security guards and cleaners.  (UNI Europa represents 7 million workers in 2...
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Eric Lee @erictlee.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
With less than 2 weeks to go, can you support my 10 mile walk to raise money for Diabetes UK? Thanks so much! fundraise.diabetes.org.uk/fundraisers/...
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I'm so excited to be taking part in Wellness Walk London Bridges, raising money for Diabetes UK. Please help me reach my fundraising goal of 500. I've got ££211.74 until I hit my target, can you help ...
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Eric Lee @erictlee.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
We’re up to 2,644 supporters - can we make it to 3,000 today? Please sign up to support and spread the word in your union! bit.ly/freeleenow
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Hong Kong: Free Lee Cheuk-yan now!
Please support this LabourStart urgent action campaign and spread the word.
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Eric Lee @erictlee.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
2,190 trade unionists from around the world have already supported this campaign - please join us! bit.ly/freeleenow
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Hong Kong: Free Lee Cheuk-yan now!
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Eric Lee @erictlee.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Hong Kong trade union leader Lee Cheuk-yan was sentenced this morning to 7 years. Now we mobilise and protest: bit.ly/freeleenow Spread the word - build the campaign!
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Hong Kong: Free Lee Cheuk-yan now!
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Eric Lee @erictlee.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
In this company, a new manager told the union that as he had not signed the existing collective bargaining agreement, he was not bound to it. Yes, really. Listen to this extraordinary podcast interview from South Korea: www.buzzsprout.com/2313632/epis...
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South Korea: Interview with Chanyoung Heo, Kuehne+Nagel Korea Labour Union - LabourStart: Where trade unionists start their day on the net.
Chanyoung is leader of a small union in Korea that represents workers at Kuehne+Nagel, a German-owned logistics company.  For 20 years, industrial relations at the company were good.  Now th...
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Eric Lee @erictlee.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Our newest campaign is also our largest one — and it’s now available in 15 languages. Please show your solidarity with these workers fighting against union busting. www.labourstartcampaigns.net/show_campaig...
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Philippines: Tell DHL to stop union-busting
Please support this LabourStart urgent action campaign and spread the word.
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Eric Lee @erictlee.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
We’re about to record a new podcast interview today — with 2 more scheduled for the next few days. Listening to these interviews is a great way to hear trade unionists from around the world talk about their struggles — and victories. Check it out here: www.buzzsprout.com/2313632
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LabourStart: Where trade unionists start their day on the net.
LabourStart is the news and campaigning website of the international trade union movement.  Founded in 1998, we are the web's best source of trade union news, uploaded by our volunteers in dozens...
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Eric Lee @erictlee.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
This is why LabourStart exists. labournewsnetwork.org/2026/09/08/t...
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Eric Lee @erictlee.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
KVPU Appeals to International Trade Union Community Over Russia’s Attacks on Ukrainian Workers bit.ly/4xgV2l4
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KVPU Appeals to International Trade Union Community Over Russia’s Attacks on Ukrainian Workers - КВПУ, Конфедерація вільних профспілок України
On September 1st attack aRussian strike on a railway depot in Kyiv killed seven people, including six workers.
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Eric Lee @erictlee.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Philippines: Solidarity with workers at DHL [ITUC] www.ituc-csi.org/Philippines-...
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Philippines: Solidarity with workers at DHL
The International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) stands in solidarity with the hundreds of workers on strike at DHL in the Philippines fighting for democracy at work and their fundamental rights to ...
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Eric Lee @erictlee.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
I want to raise £500 for Diabetes UK - a wonderful charity. That's why I'm going to walk 10 miles later this month along with 1,000 other walkers. And I start my training tomorrow with a very, very long walk. Click here to learn more and donate if you can: fundraise.diabetes.org.uk/fundraisers/...
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I'm so excited to be taking part in Wellness Walk London Bridges, raising money for Diabetes UK. Please help me reach my fundraising goal of 500. I've got ££223.99 until I hit my target, can you help ...
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Eric Lee @erictlee.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Help stop union busting at DHL! bit.ly/sentro2026
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Philippines: Tell DHL to stop union-busting
Please support this LabourStart urgent action campaign and spread the word.
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Eric Lee @erictlee.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
UN experts and international trade unions call for the immediate release of Lee Cheuk-yan and Chow Hang-tung bit.ly/46v2FJI
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UN experts and international trade unions call for the immediate release of Lee Cheuk-yan and Chow Hang-tung - Hong Kong Labour Rights Monitor 香港勞權監察
UN human rights special rapporteur and the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) have called for the immediate release of former Hong Kong Alliance chair Lee Cheuk-yan and former vice-chair C...
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Eric Lee @erictlee.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
Next month, I'm walking 10 miles through central London to raise money for the Diabetes UK charity. Can you help? fundraise.diabetes.org.uk/fundraisers/...
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I'm so excited to be taking part in Wellness Walk London Bridges, raising money for Diabetes UK. Please help me reach my fundraising goal of 150. I've got ££100 until I hit my target, can you help me ...
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Eric Lee @erictlee.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
LabourStart’s home page today is dominated by just one news story.
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Eric Lee @erictlee.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Psychopath and mass murderer Lavrentiy Beria made his reputation by killing thousands of innocent and defenceless Georgians following the failed national uprising of 1924, which began on this day. More info here: www.ericlee.info/augustuprisi...
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Eric Lee @erictlee.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
If you're in London this Thursday, join me at this important event - a rare chance to meet Ukrainian trade unionists and hear about their struggles and need for solidarity.
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Eric Lee @erictlee.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
What is democratic socialism? Do you know? Get some answers here: www.ericlee.info/dsa/
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Eric Lee @erictlee.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
The end of the Netanyahu era? Maybe. www.bylinesupplement.com/p/the-end-of...
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The End of the Netanyahu Era?
As Israel heads towards the most consequential General Election in its history in October, Eric Lee examines the diverse parties challenging the far-right coalition of Benjamin Netanyahu
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Eric Lee @erictlee.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
Today is the 108th anniversary of the day that Georgia declared independence. Though Soviet Russia formally recognised the country in 1920, the following winter Red Army forces invaded and overthrew Georgia's democratically elected government. Georgia came under Russian rule again. Sound familiar?
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Eric Lee @erictlee.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
A couple of weeks ago I was interviewed about my book on the 1924 uprising in Georgia - listen to the podcast here: www.patreon.com/posts/157081...
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The Georgian August 1924 Uprising | The Eurasian Knot
The Georgian August 1924 Uprising by The Eurasian Knot on Patreon. Join The Eurasian Knot's community for exclusive content and updates.
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Eric Lee @erictlee.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
Chiatura is where the 1924 uprising began - and I visited it for the first time yesterday. Here's a 1 minute video we did there. vimeo.com/1186809734?s...
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This is "222" by Eric Lee on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.
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Eric Lee @erictlee.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
Today is #WorldBookDay, and I spent it at the Tbilisi Book Fair. Here, I'm being interviewed by Georgia's best publisher, about my 'trilogy' -- and my next book.
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Eric Lee @erictlee.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
It's the 81st anniversary of the Texel uprising. And. my book, Night of the Bayonets, is available for just £10 - 50% off. www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Night-of-the...
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Eric Lee @erictlee.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
It's World Book Day (in the UK and Ireland). Buy a book! #WBD26
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Eric Lee @erictlee.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
I just learned that this book was the most borrowed of all my books in UK libraries last year. And now you can buy it online without using Amazon: uk.bookshop.org/a/3665/97817...
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Britain's Plot to Kill Hitler: The True Story of Operation Foxley and SOE
The True Story of Operation Foxley and SOE
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Eric Lee @erictlee.bsky.social · 05/01/2026
For my friends who read Russian, this is a translation of an article of mine about recent Georgian developments: gli-rp.org/materialy/no...
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Грузия 2025: Год уличных протестов
Последний раз я посещал Грузию чуть более года назад. До национальных выборов оставались считаные дни, и, несмотря на агрессивную кампанию правящей партии «Грузинская мечта», все, с кем я говорил, был...
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Eric Lee @erictlee.bsky.social · 30/12/2025
A few days ago I was interviewed by Ian Williams from the Foreign Press Association (USA) about the Georgian republic of 1918-21, the 1924 uprising, and what's the difference between Democratic Socialism and Communism. Watch it here: youtu.be/PsryeaOpLTY?...
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Georgia on our Mind with Eric Lee
YouTube video by Foreign Press Association USA
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Eric Lee @erictlee.bsky.social · 09/12/2025
I'm going to try to stay off social media for the next month in order to focus more on my next book. (Which is about ... well, look at the image.) If you need to contact me about anything, please use email. See you at the other end, in mid-January.
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Eric Lee @erictlee.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
A fantastic new review of the book by Dr Aidan McQuade has just appeared. aidanjmcquade.com/2025/12/04/t...
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The August Uprising, 1924: The Georgian Anti-Soviet Revolt and the Birth of Democratic Socialism, by Eric Lee
Summary: an account of how an abortive insurrection in Georgia irrevocably split the Left There is an anecdote in Cyril Cusack’s short book, The Humour is on Me, about a TV cameraman filming p…
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Eric Lee @erictlee.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
Last night we had a very successful book launch in central London for "The August Uprising 1924". Thanks to all who came and to the British Georgian Society for organising it. The text of what I said is available here: www.ericlee.info/blog/draft-n... And here are some photos ...
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Eric Lee @erictlee.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
For those coming to my London book launch at 18:30 today ...
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Eric Lee @erictlee.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
"Lee writes off the Bolsheviks as a whole. He is wrong to do this ..." From the first negative review of my new book, in this week's issue of Solidarity. See p 17 here - www.workersliberty.org/files/2025-1...
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Eric Lee @erictlee.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
Georgia: One year in the streets. My latest column for Solidarity. www.ericlee.info/blog/georgia...
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Eric Lee @erictlee.bsky.social · 30/11/2025
A fantastic review of my latest book by Roger Darlington - www.rogerdarlington.me.uk/history2.htm...
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Reviews of books on other nations' history
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Eric Lee @erictlee.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
Our latest podcast, just released minutes ago, is entitled ‘Is this the Nobel Prize for the international trade union movement?’ Listen to it here: www.buzzsprout.com/2313632/epis...
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Is this the Nobel Prize for the international trade union movement? - LabourStart: Where trade unionists start their day on the net.
Today we spoke with Amalie Hilde Tofte from the trade union Styrke in Norway.  They're the sponsors of the annual Arthur Svensson International Prize for Trade Union Rights.  (LabourStart wa...
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Eric Lee @erictlee.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
Pawel and Lesbia, sacked for their activism, need our solidarity www.ericlee.info/blog/pawel-a...
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Eric Lee @erictlee.bsky.social · 18/11/2025
Wow! Over 2,000 new supporters signed up overnight - let’s build this campaign by spreading the word: www.labourstartcampaigns.net/show_campaig...
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Guatemala: Stop persecution of union leader Lesbia Xiomara Conde Pacheco
Please support this LabourStart urgent action campaign and spread the word.
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Eric Lee @erictlee.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
To friends and family in the USA: Buy my new book at 35% off - until the end of this month. Make sure to enter the code HOLIDAY25 when you check out. mcfarlandbooks.com/product/the-...
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The August Uprising, 1924 - McFarland
The August Uprising, 1924 The Georgian Anti-Soviet Revolt and the Birth of Democratic Socialism Eric Lee 978-1-4766-9866-3 978-1-4766-5656-4
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