Impressions Of Lenin
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Edition: 2nd pr.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A compelling work of political memoir and biography, Impressions of Lenin presents a rare and intimate portrait of Vladimir Ilyich Lenin as witnessed firsthand by one of the most prominent socialist figures of the early twentieth century. Angelica Balabanoff chronicles her personal encounters with Lenin over many years, offering a nuanced and often critical perspective that cuts through the mythology surrounding the Bolshevik leader. Written with candid authority, the account details Lenin's personality, his ideological convictions, his methods of leadership, and the profound contradictions she observed between his revolutionary ideals and his exercise of power. Balabanoff's tone is reflective yet unflinching, shaped by her own deep commitment to socialism and her ultimate disillusionment with the Soviet regime he built. The result is an indispensable primary source for anyone seeking to understand Lenin the man, beyond the icon, through the eyes of a contemporary who knew him well.
Author: Angelica Balabanoff
Format: Hardback
Published: 1965, The University of Michigan Press
Genre: Biography
Edition: 2nd pr.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A compelling work of political memoir and biography, Impressions of Lenin presents a rare and intimate portrait of Vladimir Ilyich Lenin as witnessed firsthand by one of the most prominent socialist figures of the early twentieth century. Angelica Balabanoff chronicles her personal encounters with Lenin over many years, offering a nuanced and often critical perspective that cuts through the mythology surrounding the Bolshevik leader. Written with candid authority, the account details Lenin's personality, his ideological convictions, his methods of leadership, and the profound contradictions she observed between his revolutionary ideals and his exercise of power. Balabanoff's tone is reflective yet unflinching, shaped by her own deep commitment to socialism and her ultimate disillusionment with the Soviet regime he built. The result is an indispensable primary source for anyone seeking to understand Lenin the man, beyond the icon, through the eyes of a contemporary who knew him well.