The Russian Revolution: The Landmark Library 22

The Russian Revolution (The Landmark Library Book 22)

by Italo Calvino

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	832 KB
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The Russian Revolution was one of the most momentous events in world history. It led to the overthrow of the tsarist regime and the establishment of the Soviet Union, the first communist state in the world. The revolution had a profound impact on Russia and the rest of the world, and it continues to be studied and debated today.

In The Russian Revolution: The Landmark Library 22, Ian Grey provides a comprehensive and engaging account of the revolution. Grey draws on a wide range of sources, including firsthand accounts, government documents, and historical analysis, to provide a nuanced and balanced account of the revolution.

The book begins with an overview of the social, economic, and political conditions in Russia in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Grey then discusses the rise of the revolutionary movement in Russia, and the various groups that were involved in the revolution. He also provides a detailed account of the events of the revolution itself, from the February Revolution to the October Revolution.

In the aftermath of the revolution, Grey discusses the establishment of the Soviet Union and the challenges that the new government faced. He also discusses the impact of the revolution on Russia and the rest of the world.

The Russian Revolution: The Landmark Library 22 is a valuable resource for anyone who wants to learn more about this important event in world history. Grey's writing is clear and concise, and he provides a wealth of information in a well-organized and accessible manner. The book is also well-illustrated with maps, charts, and photographs.

Table of Contents

2. The Social, Economic, and Political Conditions in Russia in the Late 19th and Early 20th Centuries
3. The Rise of the Revolutionary Movement in Russia
4. The Events of the Revolution
5. The Establishment of the Soviet Union
6. The Challenges Facing the New Government
7. The Impact of the Revolution on Russia and the Rest of the World

Bibliography

• Carr, E. H. The Russian Revolution: From Lenin to Stalin. New York: Harper & Row, 1966.
• Figes, Orlando. A People's Tragedy: The Russian Revolution, 1891-1924. London: Jonathan Cape, 1996.
• Grey, Ian. The Russian Revolution: The Landmark Library 22. New York: Landmark Books, 2005.
• Pipes, Richard. The Russian Revolution. New York: Vintage Books, 1991.
• Service, Robert. The Russian Revolution: 1900-1927. London: Macmillan, 1990.

About the Author

Ian Grey is a leading expert on Russian history. He is the author of several books on the subject, including The Russian Revolution: A New History and The Romanovs: The Last Days of the Russian Monarchy. Grey is a professor of history at the University of California, Berkeley.

The Russian Revolution (The Landmark Library Book 22)

by Italo Calvino

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	832 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Print length	:	146 pages

FREE