Figes, Orlando
A People's Tragedy: The Russian Revolution
- ISBN 13:
- 9781847924513
- author:
- Figes, Orlando
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Random House UK
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 960
- Dimensions:
- 6.00(w) x 9.18(h) x (d)
- Genre:
- Government Political Science Textbook
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Orlando Figes's A People's Tragedy is a sweeping account of Russian society on the eve of revolution and its violent aftermath. The 100th Anniversary Edition includes a new introduction, adding depth and context to this masterful record of the Russian Revolution. Through the stories of workers, soldiers, and peasants, Figes explores how a people's revolution can degenerate into violence and dictatorship. This exhaustive and original work is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in the complexities of the Russian Revolution. With passion, narrative verve, and human sympathy, Figes brings to life the vast and tumultuous period of Russian history, providing a nuanced and definitive record of this pivotal event.
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