The World on Fire

Set against the backdrop of post-World War I, the narrative explores the rise of Bolshevism and its global impact following the Russian Revolution of 1917. As the Allied powers attempted to quash this new ideology through intervention in Russia, a wave of revolutions and counterrevolutions erupted across Europe and America. The book delves into the ensuing chaos, including widespread strikes and the Great Red Scare in the U.S., highlighting the intense struggle against terrorism and the challenges to democracy during a pivotal year in history.