Russia 1917: The February Revolution
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In the frozen grip of winter, with World War I bleeding Russia dry, the Romanov dynasty collapsed not with a bang but with the chaotic, leaderless uprising of February 1917 — one of the most consequential political implosions of the twentieth century. George Katkov's Russia 1917: The February Revolution chronicles the turbulent days that ended three centuries of Tsarist rule, dissecting the web of political intrigue, military failure, and popular revolt that swept Nicholas II from power and set the stage for the Bolshevik seizure of authority just months later. Drawing on a vast range of primary sources, memoirs, and archival materials, Katkov constructs a meticulous, day-by-day account of the revolution's unfolding, restoring agency to the individuals — ministers, generals, workers, and conspirators — who shaped its course. Katkov writes with the precision of a scholar and the narrative authority of a master historian, arguing persuasively against the notion that the February Revolution was inevitable, instead presenting it as a contingent event shaped by personal failures and missed opportunities. His rigorous examination of the roles played by the liberal opposition, the military high command, and foreign powers — particularly Germany — adds layers of complexity that challenge simplistic readings of the period. A landmark work in the historiography of the Russian Revolution, this volume remains essential reading for anyone seeking to understand how empires unravel — and what fills the void they leave behind.
Author: George Katkov
Format: Paperback
Genre: European history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
In the frozen grip of winter, with World War I bleeding Russia dry, the Romanov dynasty collapsed not with a bang but with the chaotic, leaderless uprising of February 1917 — one of the most consequential political implosions of the twentieth century. George Katkov's Russia 1917: The February Revolution chronicles the turbulent days that ended three centuries of Tsarist rule, dissecting the web of political intrigue, military failure, and popular revolt that swept Nicholas II from power and set the stage for the Bolshevik seizure of authority just months later. Drawing on a vast range of primary sources, memoirs, and archival materials, Katkov constructs a meticulous, day-by-day account of the revolution's unfolding, restoring agency to the individuals — ministers, generals, workers, and conspirators — who shaped its course. Katkov writes with the precision of a scholar and the narrative authority of a master historian, arguing persuasively against the notion that the February Revolution was inevitable, instead presenting it as a contingent event shaped by personal failures and missed opportunities. His rigorous examination of the roles played by the liberal opposition, the military high command, and foreign powers — particularly Germany — adds layers of complexity that challenge simplistic readings of the period. A landmark work in the historiography of the Russian Revolution, this volume remains essential reading for anyone seeking to understand how empires unravel — and what fills the void they leave behind.