In part two of our series on the lessons of the Communist International, Lubna Badi outlines the events of the German Revolution of 1918-1923 and draws out the lessons for communists today.

The Spanish Civil War began on this date in 1936 with the beginning of the coup by General Franco. The fascist forces could have been defeated, with the working class rising up and fighting back. But their heroism was betrayed by the Stalinists.

370 years ago today, on the back of the English Revolution and the abolition of the monarchy, the short-lived Barebones Parliament was established. Nye Shaw examines the role played by Oliver Cromwell in overthrowing the old feudal order.