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'October: The Story of the Russian Revolution' by China Mieville is a detailed and engaging account of the events leading up to the October Revolution in Russia. Mieville's writing style, described as both novelistic and historically accurate, captures the tumultuous year of 1917 with a focus on the intra-Bolshevik and intra-left factionalism that shaped the outcome. The book delves into the complexities of the revolution, highlighting the pivotal moments when the Bolsheviks gained power amidst a chaotic political landscape.
Russia, a confluence of European and easterly Slavic traditions, is long gestated among debris. According to a key protagonist of 1917, Leon Trotsky, it is thrown up by ‘the western barbarians settled...- #2
Save:Doctor Zhivago by Boris Pasternak is a sweeping novel set against the backdrop of the Russian Revolution and World War I. The story follows the life and loves of Yuri Zhivago, a poet-physician caught in the turmoil of the era. Zhivago's journey takes him through the battle between the Whites and the Reds, intertwined with a tragic love story with the tender and beautiful Lara. The novel delves into the themes of love, loss, faith, and the impact of historical events on individual lives, all portrayed through vivid and atmospheric writing.
Yurii Andreievich Zhivago (as a child, called Yura; affectionately, Yurochka) is the son of Andrei Zhivago, a profligate, and Maria Nikolaievna Zhivago. Evgraf Andreievich Zhivago, his half-brother, i... - #3
Save:'The Russian Revolution' by Sheila Fitzpatrick provides a concise history of the Russian Revolution from 1917 through the purges of 1938. Fitzpatrick's writing style is noted for being clear, exciting, and engaging, making the political events in Russia come alive for the reader. She offers a unique interpretation of the Revolution, considering it as a 'long' revolution with various eras, each corresponding to different phases of the French Revolution. covers themes such as dictatorship, modernization, class struggle, and the impact of violence and brutality in maintaining Communist power.
At the beginning of the twentieth century, Russia was one of the great powers of Europe. But it was a great power that was universally regarded as backward by comparison with Britain, Germany, and Fra... Orlando Figes' 'A People's Tragedy: The Russian Revolution, 1891 - 1924' provides a comprehensive account of the Russian Revolution, spanning from the famine of 1891 to Lenin's death in 1924. Figes delves into the political and social intricacies of the era, highlighting the failures of Tsar Nicholas II and the rise of Bolshevik power under Lenin's leadership. The book explores the tumultuous events leading up to the revolution, the struggles of the Provisional Government, and the subsequent Civil War and its aftermath.
Figes weaves personal stories and anecdotes into the historical narrative, bringing the events to life and providing a vivid portrayal of the madness and decay of Imperialist Russia, the brutality of WWI, and the intense suffering of the Russian people. The author's writing style combines scholarly depth with readability, making the complex history accessible to readers and shedding light on the complexities of Russian society during this transformative period.
On a wet and windy morning in February 1913 St Petersburg celebrated three hundred years of Romanov rule over Russia. People had been talking about the great event for weeks, and everyone agreed that ...- #5
Save:'Ten Days that Shook the World' by John Reed is a first-person account of the Bolshevik Revolution in 1917. Reed, an American journalist, provides a unique perspective on the events unfolding in Russia during that time. The book captures the tension and excitement of the revolution, detailing the overthrow of the Tsarist regime, the storming of the Winter Palace, and the rise of the Bolsheviks to power. Reed's writing style is described as energetic and immediate, almost reading like a novel, as he recounts conversations, political machinations, and personal motives with vivid prose.
TOWARD the end of September, 1917, an alien Professor of Sociology visiting Russia came to see me in Petrograd. He had been informed by business men and intellectuals that the Revolution was slowing d... "The Russian Revolution: A Very Short Introduction" by S.A. Smith is a concise exploration of the tumultuous time of the Russian Revolution. Despite its brevity, the book provides a dense overview of the subject, offering insights into the historical events that greatly impacted Western Civilization. The narrative style, while fact-based and objective, sacrifices some reading pleasure to maintain thoroughness in summarizing the rise of communism and the transformation of the Bolsheviks during this period.
In spite of increasing land hunger, peasant living standards were actually rising very slowly after 1891, although not in the central black-earth provinces. The rapid expansion of the market – stimula...- #7
Save:'Animal Farm' by George Orwell is a political allegory that tells the story of farm animals who rebel against their human oppressors to create their own community. The animals aim for equality and a better life, but power dynamics shift as the pigs take control, leading to corruption, deception, and the rise of a new oligarchy. Through a fable-like narrative, Orwell critiques political systems and highlights the dangers of power and totalitarianism. The book serves as a parallel to historical events, particularly the Russian Revolution, and offers a cautionary tale on how political ideals can devolve into tyranny.
The writing style of 'Animal Farm' is straightforward and simple, yet carries a deeper political meaning that resonates with readers of all ages. Orwell cleverly uses animal characters to depict complex political themes, making the book accessible to a wide audience while delivering a powerful message on the nature of power, corruption, and the failures of socialist ideals.
Mr Jones, of the Manor Farm, had locked the hen-houses for the night, but was too drunk to remember to shut the pop-holes. With the ring of light from his lantern dancing from side to side he lurched ... A Concise History of the Russian Revolution by Richard Pipes provides a detailed account of the Russian Revolution, focusing on key events such as the February Revolution of 1917 and the October Revolution that led to the rise of the Bolsheviks. The book delves into the grim realities of the time, highlighting the chaos and oppression that characterized this tumultuous period in Russian history. Through a mix of historical facts and insights into the Russian psyche, the author explores the ideologies and actions of prominent figures like Lenin and Trotsky, shedding light on their impact on the country and its people.
Pipes' writing style in this book is both academic and engaging, making complex historical events accessible to readers interested in global history. The author's thorough documentation of the Russian Revolutions serves as a crucial case study on the role of ideas in shaping history, offering valuable insights into the political factions, power struggles, and societal changes that defined this pivotal moment in Russian history.
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Save:This is the first time the scientific history of a great event has been written by a man who played a dominant part in it. It is the first time a revolution was ever retraced and explained by one of i..."During the first two months of 1917 Russia was still a Romanov monarchy. Eight months later the Bolsheviks stood at the helm. They were little known to anybody when the year began, and their leaders were still under indictment for state treason when
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Save:Throughout the history of human knowledge, there have been two conceptions concerning the law of development of the universe, the metaphysical conception and the dialectical conception, which form two...Renowned Pan-African and socialist theorist on the Bolshevik Revolution and its post-colonial legacy
In his short life, Guyanese intellectual Walter Rodney emerged as one of the foremost thinkers and activists of the anticolonial revolution, leading
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