Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. A very short introduction provides an analytical narrative of the main events and developments in soviet russia between 1917 and 1936. In a peoples history of the russian revolution, neil faulkner sets out to debunk the myths. Every very short introduction gives a readable evolution of the subject in question, demonstrating how the subject has developed and how it has influenced society. Nicholas ii was the last tsar of russia in 1917, peasants rebelled due to the lack of food, and the loss of life during the great war on march 17, 1917, nicholas gave up his throne in november 1917, vladimir lenin took over the government, and established a communist government. This is an extremely readable and comprehensive survey of the russian revolution, from the czar to the death of lenin and rise of stalin. In this very short introduction, geoffrey hosking discusses all aspects of russian history, from the struggle by the state to control society to the transformation of the nation into a multiethnic empire, russias relations with the west, and the postsoviet era.
Theprinceton legacy libraryuses the latest printondemand technology to again make available previously outofprint books from the distinguished backlist of princeton university press. The russian revolution was a series of revolutions in the russian empire during 1917. A very short introduction illuminates the revolutionaries, their strategies, their successes and failures, the major theories of revolution, and the ways in which revolutions continue to dominate world events and the popular imagination. The russian revolution is the culmination of forty years of research by noted historian richard pipes. The history of the russian revolution volume one the overthrow of tzarism online version. In three whys of the russian revolution, the eminent scholar of russian history, richard pipes, confronts the challenge of assessing the causes and course of the russian revolutions from a postcold war perspective. Although he was too young to have participated in the events of the revolution of 1917, he joined grassroots communist groups to spread literacyand the word of lenin. That said, im certain anything you needed to know about the formation of soviet russia, from lenin to the checka, to the use of terrorism as policy by the bolsheviks, youll find it. In case youve yet to be sunk by the deluge of coverage, you should know that the 100th anniversary of russias twin, momentous revolutions lands this year. Russian revolution simple english wikipedia, the free. A very short introduction and millions of other books are available for instant access. Review from previous edition a lucid and indeed instantly classic. What are the best fiction books to learn about the russian. The best books on the russian revolution saul david picks the best of the many new books published to coincide with the centenary of the russian revolution.
Coinciding with the 100th anniversary of one of the 20th centurys seismic events comes an anthology of writing, both poetry and prose, that was penned as a realtime response to the unfolding. A peoples history of the russian revolution on jstor. From the book through the russian revolution, by albert rhys williams. The russian revolution a new history by sean mcmeekin basic books. It examines the impact of the revolution on society as a wholeon different classes, ethnic groups, the army, men and women, youth.
During the period of time before the russian revolution, life for the working class people and the peasants was very difficult. In this fastpaced introduction to the tumultuous events, the russian people are the heroes. This happened because russia still used the julian calendar instead of the gregorian calendar, which is the standard for measuring dates. This was a complex time, where there wasnt just 2 sides and describing it as clusterfuck is a serious understatement. The russian tsars before the revolution, russia was ruled by a powerful monarch called the tsar. I spent my senior year in high school studying the cold war, which made me realize i knew practically nothing about the russian revolution. Introduction to the russian revolution written after the fall of communism. The best books to read on the russian revolution, a recommended list courtesy of the publishers. Tariq ali chooses some of the best books about an uprising that changed the world forever.
The book registers the primacy of politics, but situates political developments firmly in the context of massive economic, social, and cultural change. The formulation of larger inferences about the revolution in the introduction al. It is somewhat sketchy on the details of the russian civil war, and why the communists won, but explains the political, economic and social aspects of the revolution and its immediate aftermath very well. The russian revolution was the beginning of the modern age, says awardwinning author roland chambers. Presenting a very short introduction to the russian revolution must necessarily be dense.
The centenary of the russian revolution is an opportunity for me to revisit books that are set just before, during and in. Unfortunately, it blinded him to the changing conditions of his times. The fate of the revolution in russia depended fully upon international. Pdf the russian revolution a very short introduction. This document is highly rated by class 9 students and has been viewed 109227 times.
I finished the book with a much clearer understanding of that tumultuous time, especially for the heroic russian commoners, that greatly changed the history of western civilization. A very short introduction very short introductions 1st edition by smith, s. A very short introduction very short introductions book 63. Vladimir ilich lenin 18701924 is best known for his role in the russian revolution of 1917. A very short introduction is a very intelligent, heady read. The best books to read on the russian revolution, a.
Its central concern is to understand how one structure of domination was replaced by another. Pdf a history for the centenary of the russian revolution. When nicholas ii became czar in 1894, he continued the tradition of russian autocracy. Popular russian revolution books showing 150 of 607 ten days that shook the world paperback by. Some teachers may choose to focus on russia from the mid19th century through the revolution as a single thread. Many books and artcles have been written on the subject of the cuban revolution. Lenins critique of global capitalism 1 excerpt from introduction to international political economy by david n. And to make this fully clear is the first task of a critical examination of the russian revolution. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by. The russian revolution, the short version vladimir lenin speaking to a crowd. These pocketsized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly.
Any books or sites that are well versed on the topic would be appreciated. I really dont understand why would you want to learn of russian revolution and civil war from a fiction book. On the afternoon of july 4, 1917, thousands of soldiers, sailors and workers converged on a former. At times it was difficult to follow due to the author narrating multiple events that were happening in parallel.
Concise, accessible, and illustrated introduction to key moment in soviet history. Top ten books about the russian revolution historia magazine. The revolt started on january 22 when a peaceful, mildly reformist, protest march in st. What impact did the revolution have on society as a wholeon different classes, ethnic groups, the army, men and women, and youth. Starting with the citystates of ancient greece and rome, this vsi traces the development of revolutions through the renaissance and reformation, the enlightenment and liberal constitutional revolutions such as in america, and their opposite. A new history recalibrates the villains of the russian. Socialism in europe and ll the russian revolution chapter.
At queens university belfast, i read russian studies and english for my first degree. From the very telling it ought to become clear why it happened thus and not otherwise. Eventually, the series will encompass every major academic discipline, offering all students an accessible and abundant reference library. Following the bloody sunday massacre, a general strike paralysed the country and workers and peasants councils were set up. Pipes explains that for 70 years prior to the 1990s. The books conclusion is a comprehensive essay attempting to. My enjoyment of novels set in russia has never left me. Publication date 1921 topics communism publisher new york, boni and liveright. I finished the book with a much clearer understanding of that tumultuous time, especially for the heroic russian commoners, that greatly changed the history of western.
Socialism in europe and the russian revolution 25 socialism in europe and the russian revolution 1 the age of social change in the previous chapter you read about the powerful ideas of freedom and equality that circulated in europe after the french revolution. A very short introduction provides an analytical narrative of the main events and developments in soviet russia between 1917 and. Smith this concise, accessible introduction provides an analytical narrative of the main events and developments in soviet russia between 1917 and 1936. He tells us what solzhenitsyn imagined lenin was like, and about the childrens author who led a double life as a spy in bolshevik russia.
The russian empire collapsed on march 8, 1917, and the bolsheviks took power a few. A very short introduction provides the necessary information to get a. Through the russian revolution by williams, albert rhys, 18831962. The best books on the russian revolution five books. Top 10 books about the russian revolution books the. The russian revolution, 1917 the library of congress. Some of the print resources contained in this list may be out of print. The events destroyed the tsarist autocracy, and helped create the soviet union the first revolution was on 8 march 1917, but in russia it was recorded as 28 february 1917. From the beginning of the muscovite state to the end of the cold war, russian history. It examines the impact of the revolution on society as a whole on different classes, ethnic groups, the army, men and women, youth. Socialism in europe and the russian revolution edurev notes is made by best teachers of class 9. Revolutions in russia alexander iii turned russia into a police state, teeming with.
Within the village the assembly settled disputes and dealt. The russian revolution may well be the most misunderstood event in modern history. Since the fall of communism there has been much reflection on the significance of the russian revolution. Therefore, this chapter first provides material also found in previous sections. This concise, accessible introduction provides an analytical narrative of the main events and developments in soviet russia between 1917 and 1936. A very short introduction very short introductions 1st edition by s.
Very short introductions are for anyone wanting a stimulating and accessible. He commanded the army, owned much of the land, and even controlled the church. The best books on the russian revolution london evening. During the revolution he was very active in the barracks. Leon trotsky the history of the russian revolution volume. Lenins critique of global capitalism 1 excerpt from. Solzhenitsyns russian revolution epic to be published in. A very short introduction very short introductions book online at best prices in india on. This very short introduction provides an analytical narrative of the main events and developments in soviet russia between 1917 and 1936. New sources and archives made available since the fall of communism are used as sources in smiths introduction making most upto date introduction available. World war i, of allied intervention during the russian civil war, of. The truth behind the secret plans to rescue the russian imperial family hardcover by. They have been included because they may still be available from libraries, bookshops and private collections. Solzhenitsyns russian revolution epic to be published in english.
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