The Russian Revolution
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Book: Good
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Pages: Good
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A gripping work of narrative history, The Russian Revolution chronicles the dramatic collapse of the Romanov dynasty and the turbulent rise of Bolshevik power in the early twentieth century. Alan Moorehead presents the sweeping events of 1917 with the pace and vividness of a thriller, bringing to life the key figures — from the doomed Tsar Nicholas II to the ruthless strategist Lenin — who shaped one of history's most consequential upheavals. Written with clarity and journalistic authority, the account details the social pressures, military failures, and ideological fervor that made revolution not merely possible but inevitable. Moorehead illustrates how a crumbling empire gave way to a radical new order, tracing the human drama behind the political earthquake with both precision and empathy. Accessible to general readers and history enthusiasts alike, this narrative stands as a compelling introduction to the forces that redrew the map of the modern world.
Author: Alan Moorehead
Format: Paperback
Published: 1958, Panther Books
Genre: European history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
A gripping work of narrative history, The Russian Revolution chronicles the dramatic collapse of the Romanov dynasty and the turbulent rise of Bolshevik power in the early twentieth century. Alan Moorehead presents the sweeping events of 1917 with the pace and vividness of a thriller, bringing to life the key figures — from the doomed Tsar Nicholas II to the ruthless strategist Lenin — who shaped one of history's most consequential upheavals. Written with clarity and journalistic authority, the account details the social pressures, military failures, and ideological fervor that made revolution not merely possible but inevitable. Moorehead illustrates how a crumbling empire gave way to a radical new order, tracing the human drama behind the political earthquake with both precision and empathy. Accessible to general readers and history enthusiasts alike, this narrative stands as a compelling introduction to the forces that redrew the map of the modern world.