This series of studies undertakes to describe the world revolution of our
time and its consequences for world politics and national policy. These
studies were conducted by the Hoover Institute and Library on War, Rev-
olution, and Peace as part of its research project on Revolution and the
Development of International Relations (RADIR Project).

The studies and their publication were made possible by funds granted by
Carnegie Corporation of New York. That Corporation is not, however, the
author, owner, publisher, or proprietor of this publication, and it is not
to be understood as approving by virtue of its grant any of the statements
made or views expressed therein.

Harold H. Fisher, Chairman of the Hoover Institute
C. Easton Rothwell, Vice-Chairman of the Hoover Institute
Daniel Lerner, Director of Research
Ithiel de Sola Pool, Assistant Director of Research

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