Journalist & Author

Paul Mason

Paul Mason is an award-winning writer, journalist and author of eight books, including the latest Reds: A Global History of Communism.

Paul Mason

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Reds: A Global History of Communism

Reds tells the global history of communism, going beyond the turmoil of the 20th century

Coming August 2026

Paul Mason’s startling new book will argue that the desire to live without hierarchy and property is an impulse deeply rooted in our human nature. Reds traces the history of communist ideas through revolts in the ancient and medieval worlds.

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