Service, Robert
Lenin: A Biography
- ISBN 13:
- 9780330518383
- author:
- Service, Robert
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Pan
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2010
- Pages:
- 561
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 13 x 4.4 cm
- Genre:
- 20th century history: c 1900 to c 2000
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 6 working days
Description
Lenin: A Colossal Figure in Twentieth-Century History Robert Service presents a deeply researched biography of Lenin, one of the most influential figures of the twentieth century. Drawing on recently opened archives, Service sheds new light on both Lenin's private and public life, providing a comprehensive portrait of this enigmatic leader. This biography explores key events such as the October Revolution and the rise of Marxism-Leninism, as well as the politics of inter-war Europe. By examining Lenin's career, Service also illuminates the nature of the state and society he left behind, offering valuable insights into the origins of the USSR. A meticulously scholarly work, this biography is both vividly readable and engaging, making it an essential study for anyone interested in modern history.
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