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October The Story Of The Russian Revolution
October The Story Of The Russian Revolution
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Description: In February of 1917 Russia was a backward autocratic monarchy mired in an unpopular war; by October after not one but two revolutions it had become the world's first workers state straining to be at the vanguard of global revolution. How did this unimaginable transformation take place? In a panoramic sweep stretching from St Petersburg and Moscow to the remotest villages of a sprawling empire Mi ville uncovers the catastrophes intrigues and inspirations of 1917, in all their passion drama and strangeness. Intervening in long - standing historical debates but told with the reader new to the topic especially in mind here is a breathtaking story of humanity at its greatest and most desperate; of a turning point for civilisation that still resonates loudly today. China Mi ville tells the extraordinary story of this pivotal moment in history.
Title: October The Story Of The Russian Revolution
Author(s): Mieville China
Publisher: Verso Books
Barcode: 9781784782788
Pages: 384 Pages, 8pp B&W Plate Section
Publication Date: 5/22/2018
Category: Marxism & Communism
Description: In February of 1917 Russia was a backward autocratic monarchy mired in an unpopular war; by October after not one but two revolutions it had become the world's first workers state straining to be at the vanguard of global revolution. How did this unimaginable transformation take place? In a panoramic sweep stretching from St Petersburg and Moscow to the remotest villages of a sprawling empire Mi ville uncovers the catastrophes intrigues and inspirations of 1917, in all their passion drama and strangeness. Intervening in long - standing historical debates but told with the reader new to the topic especially in mind here is a breathtaking story of humanity at its greatest and most desperate; of a turning point for civilisation that still resonates loudly today. China Mi ville tells the extraordinary story of this pivotal moment in history.
Title: October The Story Of The Russian Revolution
Author(s): Mieville China
Publisher: Verso Books
Barcode: 9781784782788
Pages: 384 Pages, 8pp B&W Plate Section
Publication Date: 5/22/2018
Category: Marxism & Communism