ABSTRACT
The historian dedicated to reconstructing the lives of persons and the course of events as they really were must pierce through many layers of beatific fables. The great movement to 'debunk' a history of kings and statesmen, empires and nations, capitalism, democracy and freedom- a necessary and useful movement which owes much to the crusading spirit of idealists eager to build a 'classless society' - has stopped short of delving into many of the disturbing facets of revolutionary history. For obvious reasons, the Communists, almost from the inception of their rule, terminated serious work on their own history. Historical materials can be woven into fairy tales to be told to children and naïve believers. The stories concern the dignified bearded socialists who advocated and initiated revolution because they were inveterate seekers of justice and truth.
