Publisher's Synopsis
Socialism On Trial is a book that presents the official court record of James P. Cannon's testimony in the famous Minneapolis Sedition Trial. The book provides a detailed account of the trial, which took place in 1941 and was seen as a crucial moment in the history of American socialism. Cannon, who was a prominent figure in the Socialist Workers Party, was one of the defendants in the trial, which accused him and his colleagues of advocating the overthrow of the US government. The book presents Cannon's testimony in full, along with commentary and analysis by the editors. It also includes a detailed introduction that sets the context for the trial and explains its significance. Socialism On Trial is an important historical document that sheds light on the political climate of the time and the challenges faced by socialists in the United States.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
