The Mensheviks In The Russian Revolution
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A landmark work in the history of the Russian Revolution, The Mensheviks in the Russian Revolution presents a carefully curated collection of primary documents that illuminate the role of the Menshevik faction in one of the twentieth century's most transformative political upheavals. Edited by Abraham Ascher and published as part of the Documents of Revolution series under General Editor Heinz Lubasz, the volume chronicles the political ideologies, internal debates, and strategic decisions of the Mensheviks as they navigated the turbulent years of revolutionary Russia. Ascher argues compellingly that the Mensheviks — long overshadowed by the Bolsheviks in popular historical narratives — were a sophisticated and significant political force whose democratic socialist vision deserves serious scholarly attention. Drawing on manifestos, speeches, and correspondence, the collection details the tensions between Menshevik and Bolshevik factions within the broader Social Democratic movement, offering an authoritative and nuanced account of ideological conflict at the heart of the revolution. Written in an academic yet accessible tone, this is an essential resource for students and historians of Russian and European political history.
Author: Abraham Ascher
Format: Hardback
Published: 1976, Thames and Hudson
Genre: European history
Condition remarks:
Condition: Very Good. Jacket: Worn/faded - no tears.Page Condition: Good, slight yellowing consistent with age. Markings: No markings observed. Binding: Firm and intact. Stickers/Labels: None visible.
A landmark work in the history of the Russian Revolution, The Mensheviks in the Russian Revolution presents a carefully curated collection of primary documents that illuminate the role of the Menshevik faction in one of the twentieth century's most transformative political upheavals. Edited by Abraham Ascher and published as part of the Documents of Revolution series under General Editor Heinz Lubasz, the volume chronicles the political ideologies, internal debates, and strategic decisions of the Mensheviks as they navigated the turbulent years of revolutionary Russia. Ascher argues compellingly that the Mensheviks — long overshadowed by the Bolsheviks in popular historical narratives — were a sophisticated and significant political force whose democratic socialist vision deserves serious scholarly attention. Drawing on manifestos, speeches, and correspondence, the collection details the tensions between Menshevik and Bolshevik factions within the broader Social Democratic movement, offering an authoritative and nuanced account of ideological conflict at the heart of the revolution. Written in an academic yet accessible tone, this is an essential resource for students and historians of Russian and European political history.