Bibliography of the russian revolution and civil war wikipedia. 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. 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. I read both trotskys book and reeds around the same time in college, and i couldnt help but remark how similar they seemed. Ten days that shook the world by john reed, doctor zhivago by boris pasternak, history of the russian revolution by. The russian revolution of 1917 was one of the most explosive political events of the 20th century. They are available for purchase through our affiliate partner, the book depository, at low prices all of which include worldwide shipping. Pick 1 may be excellent, but its simply too large for many people. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. It was first time in the history that the toiled masses had successfully established. 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. History of the russian revolution ebook written by leon trotsky. 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.
The best books on the russian revolution london evening. 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. Thats the perfect segue to your final book choice, trotskys history of the russian revolution. Translated by max eastman, 1932 library of congress catalog card number 8083994 isbn. The history of the russian revolution and 10 days that shook the world by john reed. The origins of the russian revolution, 18611917 3rd. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. 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.
Read this book and over 1 million others with a kindle unlimited membership. 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. 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. Leon trotsky the history of the russian revolution volume. Top 10 books about the russian revolution books the.
The violent revolution marked the end of the romanov dynasty and centuries of russian imperial. 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. History of the russian revolution by leon trotsky books. Mar 8, 2017 the russian revolution, through american eyes. 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. The secret history of disinformation and political warfare. A new history recalibrates the villains of the russian. This site is created and maintained by alpha history. 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. What are the best books out there on the history of. This was a complex time, where there wasnt just 2 sides and. 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.
It contains 172,024 words in 274 pages and was last updated on march 14th 2020. Some of those books describe serfdom and the russian culture better than many history books can. Taking advantage of the collapse of the tsarist regime in the middle of world war i, the bolsheviks staged a hostile takeover of the. 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. The best books on the russian revolution five books. Incompetent, vain, and almost comically ignorant of the historic events. Theres a threevolume set on the years 19171923, split up into politicalconstitutional history vol. After the fall of communism and a succession of weak governments, the russian people have voted to bring back the monarchy. The russian revolution of 1917 was a major event in history that changed the world. A saga of the russian revolution by yuri slezkine princeton university press.
In this extract from his history of the russian revolution, trotsky describes the final days of imperial russia. By 1920 the country was in desperate financial straits and. 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. It is clear that the events of 1917, whatever you think of them, deserve study. Top 10 books about the russian revolution books the guardian. 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. 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. What are the best fiction books to learn about the russian. Lenin one hour history revolution henry freeman on. On the afternoon of july 4, 1917, thousands of soldiers, sailors and workers. A history from beginning to end october revolution, russian civil war, nicholas ii, bolshevik, 1917. 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.
List of books and articles about russian revolution. 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. What are the best nonfiction books on russian revolution of. 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.
Between 1917 and 1922, russia underwent a complete and irreversible transformation. 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. 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. They have selected these books for their content, accessibility and affordability. What are the best books out there on the history of communism. A hundred years after the russian revolution, history, according to most historians, had pronounced its judgment.
The russian revolution a new history by sean mcmeekin basic books. This was a complex time, where there wasnt just 2 sides and describing it as clusterfuck is a serious understatement. The history of the russian revolution volume two leon trotsky first published. Written by leon trotsky coleader with lenin of the october russian revolution. 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. Its practical impact on the world was far more profound and global than that of the french revolution a century earlier. The mighty design of the russian revolution, the consecutiveness of its stages, the inexorable pressure of the masses, the. 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. Incredibly, red star over russia manages to be both entertaining and. I actually disagree with removing the fiction books. The best books to read on the russian revolution, a. 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. Why the response to the centenary is muted the russian. Jul 01, 2008 history of the russian revolution ebook written by leon trotsky. On the centennial of the start of the russian revolution, explore about the tumultuous events of 1917 as witnessed by americans and other. Now, following the collapse of the soviet regime and the opening of its archives, it is possible to step. What are the best nonfiction books on russian revolution.
This russian revolution site contains articles, sources and perspectives on events in russia between 1891 and 1927. The definitive account of the russian revolution by leon trotsky, its leader and key historian. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the russian revolution. 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. History of the russian revolution by leon trotsky nook. Pages in category novels set in the russian revolution the following 15 pages are in this category, out of 15 total. Lenin and revolutionary russia examines the background to and the course of the russian revolution of 1917 and lenins regime.
History of the russian revolution by leon trotsky books on. The russian revolution, 1917 by rex wade is a good one. Lenins electoral strategy focuses on lenins approach to electoral politics and what he and other marxists terms the institutions of. Eh carr produced some excellent books on the early years of the the soviet union. The history of the russian revolution by leon trotsky is a threevolume book on the russian revolution of 1917. For a website for marxist analysis of current events with an unwavering principled focus on historical truth the world socialist web site is unmatched. In the spring of 1917, the german spy service sensed a surefire means of persuading russia to make a separate. Leon trotsky, from history of the russian revolution regarded by many as among the most powerful works of.
At the turn of the century, the russian economy was growing by about 10% annually and its population had reached 150 million. A history from beginning to end october revolution, russian civil war, nicholas ii, bolshevik. Leon trotsky the history of the russian revolution volume one. Jun 06, 2017 the russian revolution a new history by sean mcmeekin basic books.
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. List of books and articles about russian revolution online. On the afternoon of july 4, 1917, thousands of soldiers, sailors and workers converged on a former. Many of those books actually have a lot to do with russian history. This selection of russian revolution books has been recommended by alpha history authors. History of the russian revolution by leon trotsky nook book.
Trotsky finished writing it in russian in 1930 and was then translated into english by max eastman in 1932. 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. About 900 pages long, this book is an imposing firsthand account of the russian revolution, remarkable for having been composed by one of. 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.
It explores all the key aspects such as the development. Russian revolution, the consecutiveness of its stages, the inexorable pressure of the masses. 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. This bloody sunday was followed in succeeding months by a series of strikes, riots, assassinations, naval mutinies, and.
The russian revolution had a decisive impact on the history of the twentieth century. In the spring of 1917, the german spy service sensed a surefire means of. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read history of the russian revolution. The history of the russian revolution volume one the overthrow of tzarism online version. On the centennial of the start of the russian revolution, explore about the tumultuous events of 1917 as witnessed by americans. Four new books explore the philosophical and political sources of the russian revolution, its early influences and how it influenced other movements. A new history recalibrates the villains of the russian revolution. This category has the following 9 subcategories, out of 9 total. Dec 11, 2016 i really dont understand why would you want to learn of russian revolution and civil war from a fiction book. It doesnt have a lot of detail on daytoday life, but it explicit discusses the working class and peasantry as political. Through the russian revolution by albert rhys williams.
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