USSR SOCIALIST ATLAS : ALEX RADO, 1930 Atlas For Political Economy Labor Movement. MAPS

RADO, Alex. Atlas für Politik Wirtschaft Arbeiterbewegung. I. Der Imperialismus. Wien/Berlin: Verlag für Literatur und Politik, 1930. Vorwort von Th. Rothstein. TRANSLATES TO: RADO, Alex. Atlas for Political Economy Labor Movement. I. Imperialism. Vienna/Berlin: Publishing House for Literature and Politics, 1930. Foreword by Th. Rothstein.
"Atlas for Political Economy Labor Movement. I. Imperialism," published in 1930 by the Publishing House for Literature and Politics in Vienna/Berlin, offers a fascinating glimpse into the Soviet Union's perspective on world and national conflicts nearly 100 years ago. With a foreword by Th. Rothstein, the atlas visually depicts global affairs through the lens of Soviet ideology, showcasing the inherent demagogy that often accompanies national viewpoints. Despite this bias, the atlas highlights several conflicts that have continued to shape world history. It also sheds light on the "national question," which the Soviet Union claimed to have resolved under Stalin's leadership through the relocation of entire populations. This atlas serves as a unique historical document, with its proud red blots of ink symbolizing the Soviet Union's influence. As a printed item the book exemplifies the distinctive style and purpose of Soviet text design and propaganda. The bold, red typography on the cover immediately catches the eye and conveys a sense of urgency and importance, aligning with the Soviet Union's communist ideology and its emphasis on the labor movement and anti-imperialism. The minimalist design, featuring a simple yet striking color scheme and clean lines, reflects the modernist aesthetic that was prevalent in Soviet graphic design during this period. This style was often employed to communicate political messages clearly and effectively to the masses.