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. They are available for purchase through our affiliate partner, the book depository, at low prices all of which include worldwide shipping. History of the russian revolution by leon trotsky books. It doesnt have a lot of detail on daytoday life, but it explicit discusses the working class and peasantry as political subjects in their own right rather than as the mere constituencies of thisorthat party, so its a good text for situating whatever you read about daily life in the broader political context. The definitive visual history of the early years of the soviet union. Between 1917 and 1922, russia underwent a complete and irreversible transformation. In the spring of 1917, the german spy service sensed a surefire means of. On the centennial of the start of the russian revolution, explore about the tumultuous events of 1917 as witnessed by americans. This was a complex time, where there wasnt just 2 sides and describing it as clusterfuck is a serious understatement. The russian empire collapsed with the abdication of emperor nicholas ii, and the old regime was replaced by a provisional government during the first revolution of february 1917 march in the. Some of those books describe serfdom and the russian culture better than many history books can. A history from beginning to end october revolution, russian civil war, nicholas ii, bolshevik. Why the response to the centenary is muted the russian.
A saga of the russian revolution by yuri slezkine princeton university press. A new history recalibrates the villains of the russian. Taking advantage of the collapse of the tsarist regime in the middle of world war i, the bolsheviks staged a hostile takeover of the. On the centennial of the start of the russian revolution, explore about the tumultuous events of 1917 as witnessed by americans and other. The russian revolution of 1917 was a major event in history that changed the world. Atlanta lawyer miles lord, fluent in russian and well versed in the countrys history, is thrilled to be in moscow on the eve of such a momentous event.
History of the russian revolution by leon trotsky nook book. Theres a threevolume set on the years 19171923, split up into politicalconstitutional history vol. I chose this book because almost everything that people read about the russian revolution is written by westerners, partly because the official histories written under stalin were incredibly boring and predictable. The definitive account of the russian revolution by leon trotsky, its leader and key historian.
Its practical impact on the world was far more profound and global than that of the french revolution a century earlier. Oct 20, 2017 four new books explore the philosophical and political sources of the russian revolution, its early influences and how it influenced other movements. The russian empire collapsed with the abdication of emperor nicholas ii, and the old regime was replaced by a provisional government during the first revolution of february 1917 march in the gregorian calendar. Leon trotsky, from history of the russian revolution regarded by many as among the most powerful works of. List of books and articles about russian revolution. In this extract from his history of the russian revolution, trotsky describes the final days of imperial russia. It doesnt have a lot of detail on daytoday life, but it explicit discusses the working class and peasantry as political. This bloody sunday was followed in succeeding months by a series of strikes, riots, assassinations, naval mutinies, and. What are the best fiction books to learn about the russian. A history of the russian revolution, leon trotsky about 900 pages long, this book is an imposing firsthand account of the russian revolution, remarkable for having been composed by one of its chief protagonistsproof, if need be, that leon trotsky was a formidable writer amongst other things.
A hundred years after the russian revolution, history, according to most historians, had pronounced its judgment. Russian revolution, the consecutiveness of its stages, the inexorable pressure of the masses. Feb 01, 2011 i read both trotskys book and reeds around the same time in college, and i couldnt help but remark how similar they seemed. Leon trotsky was a leader of the russian revolution in 1917 and is the author of my life, the history of the russian revolution, and the revolution betrayed. Read this book and over 1 million others with a kindle unlimited membership. The violent revolution marked the end of the romanov dynasty and centuries of russian imperial. Four new books explore the philosophical and political sources of the russian revolution, its early influences and how it influenced other movements. History of the russian revolution by leon trotsky nook. This site is created and maintained by alpha history.
The first comprehensive history of these momentous events in two decades, the russian revolution combines cuttingedge scholarship and a fastpaced narrative to shed new light on. The mighty design of the russian revolution, the consecutiveness of its stages, the inexorable pressure of the masses, the. The history of the russian revolution volume two leon trotsky first published. List of books and articles about russian revolution online. The russian revolution a new history by sean mcmeekin. The best books on the russian revolution london evening. Through the russian revolution by albert rhys williams. The first comprehensive history of these momentous events in two decades, the russian revolution combines cuttingedge scholarship and a fastpaced narrative to shed new light on one of the most significant turning points of the twentieth century. The russian revolution totally reshaped society, and the writers of the day responded to it with a mixture of exhilaration, horror and hope, some changing their views over their lifetimes.
The origins of the russian revolution, 18611917 3rd. Jul 01, 2008 history of the russian revolution ebook written by leon trotsky. Thats the perfect segue to your final book choice, trotskys history of the russian revolution. After the fall of communism and a succession of weak governments, the russian people have voted to bring back the monarchy. Bibliography of the russian revolution and civil war wikipedia. It contains 172,024 words in 274 pages and was last updated on march 14th 2020. A history from beginning to end october revolution, russian civil war, nicholas ii, bolshevik, 1917. What are the best books out there on the history of communism. Apr 12, 2017 history books top 10 books about the russian revolution a century after the bolsheviks seized power for communism, tariq ali chooses some of the best books about an uprising that changed the world. Eh carr produced some excellent books on the early years of the the soviet union. October is, indeed, so devoted to providing an existential dramatic narrative of the russian revolution that it has relatively little attention to spare for the revolutions longterm. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
Pages in category novels set in the russian revolution the following 15 pages are in this category, out of 15 total. This category has the following 9 subcategories, out of 9 total. I actually disagree with removing the fiction books. The definitive, singlevolume history of the russian revolution, from an awardwinning scholar in the russian revolution, acclaimed historian sean mcmeekin traces the events which ended. Translated by max eastman, 1932 library of congress catalog card number 8083994 isbn. Leon trotsky the history of the russian revolution volume. This was a complex time, where there wasnt just 2 sides and. This situation of revolutionary change and uncertainty, which is still going on inside presentday russia, has had a profound impact on the. Pick 1 may be excellent, but its simply too large for many people. Now, following the collapse of the soviet regime and the opening of its archives, it is possible to step. The first major new history of the russian revolution in a decade combines cuttingedge scholarship and a fastpaced narrative to shed new light on a great turning point of the twentieth century javascript seems to be disabled in your browser. Lenin and revolutionary russia examines the background to and the course of the russian revolution of 1917 and lenins regime. This selection of russian revolution books has been recommended by alpha history authors. About 900 pages long, this book is an imposing firsthand account of the russian revolution, remarkable for having been composed by one of.
Dec 11, 2016 i really dont understand why would you want to learn of russian revolution and civil war from a fiction book. The past year has prompted a predictable flurry of sovietthemed activity to mark the 100th anniversary of the october revolution. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the russian revolution. History would have no value if it taught us nothing. They have selected these books for their content, accessibility and affordability. In the russian revolution, acclaimed historian sean mcmeekin traces the events which ended romanov rule, ushered the bolsheviks into power, and introduced communism to the world. For a website for marxist analysis of current events with an unwavering principled focus on historical truth the world socialist web site is unmatched. The best books on the russian revolution five books.
The russian revolution had a decisive impact on the history of the twentieth century. What are the best nonfiction books on russian revolution. History books top 10 books about the russian revolution a century after the bolsheviks seized power for communism, tariq ali chooses some of the best books about an. For eric hobsbawm, the russian revolution which occurred, as it happens, in the year of his birth was the central event of the 20th century. It is clear that the events of 1917, whatever you think of them, deserve study. Lenin one hour history revolution freeman, henry on.
This situation of revolutionary change and uncertainty, which is still going on inside presentday russia, has had a profound impact on the way in which the history of the 1917 revolutions is now understood, studied and taught in the country where it took place. On the afternoon of july 4, 1917, thousands of soldiers, sailors and workers. Lenins electoral strategy focuses on lenins approach to electoral politics and what he and other marxists terms the institutions of. In the spring of 1917, the german spy service sensed a surefire means of persuading russia to make a separate. Written by leon trotsky coleader with lenin of the october russian revolution. Mar 8, 2017 the russian revolution, through american eyes. The russian revolution of 1917 was one of the most explosive political events of the 20th century.
It explores all the key aspects such as the development. A new history recalibrates the villains of the russian revolution. Leon trotsky the history of the russian revolution volume one. By 1920 the country was in desperate financial straits and. The best books to read on the russian revolution, a. This russian revolution site contains articles, sources and perspectives on events in russia between 1891 and 1927. Incompetent, vain, and almost comically ignorant of the historic events. Jun 06, 2017 the russian revolution a new history by sean mcmeekin basic books. Incredibly, red star over russia manages to be both entertaining and. Lenin one hour history revolution henry freeman on. History of the russian revolution ebook written by leon trotsky. What are the best books out there on the history of.
Top 10 books about the russian revolution books the guardian. It was first time in the history that the toiled masses had successfully established. What are the best nonfiction books on russian revolution of. The secret history of disinformation and political warfare. History of the russian revolution by leon trotsky books on. At the turn of the century, the russian economy was growing by about 10% annually and its population had reached 150 million. The history of the russian revolution by leon trotsky is a threevolume book on the russian revolution of 1917. Lenins electoral strategy focuses on lenins approach to electoral politics and what he and other marxists terms the institutions of bourgeois democracy, drawing on bolshevik debates and marx and engels own writings to show this to be a central feature of their revolutionary strategy. The russian revolution, 1917 by rex wade is a good one. I read both trotskys book and reeds around the same time in college, and i couldnt help but remark how similar they seemed. Russian history books despite its intimidating size, stephen kotkins waiting for hitler is a gripping account of the twilight of the revolution and the advent of stalinism. A new history, sean mcmeekin, profile books, 446pp.
Ten days that shook the world by john reed, doctor zhivago by boris pasternak, history of the russian revolution by. Trotsky finished writing it in russian in 1930 and was then translated into english by max eastman in 1932. On the afternoon of july 4, 1917, thousands of soldiers, sailors and workers converged on a former. Leon trotsky, from history of the russian revolution regarded by many as among the most powerful works of history ever written, this book offers an unparalleled account of one of the most pivotal and hotly debated events in world history. Many of those books actually have a lot to do with russian history. Now, following the collapse of the soviet regime and the opening of its archives, it is possible to step back and see the full picture. The history of the russian revolution and 10 days that shook the world by john reed. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Published to coincide with the 90th anniversary of the 1917 russian revolution, this edition of trotskys masterpiece, with a new foreword by ahmed shawki, tells the epic story of the remarkable events which transformed russian and world history forever. My goodness, some of these books helped propel the russian revolution. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read history of the russian revolution. Top 10 books about the russian revolution books the.
Translated by max eastman, 1932 library of congress catalog card number 8083994 isbn 09460834 transcribed for the world wide web by john gowland australia, alphanos pangas greece and david walters united states 1997 through 2000. The russian revolution a new history by sean mcmeekin basic books. Rex wade presents an account of one of the pivotal events of modern history, combining his own long study of the revolution with the best of contemporary scholarship. The history of the russian revolution volume one the overthrow of tzarism online version. I really dont understand why would you want to learn of russian revolution and civil war from a fiction book.
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