Lih, Lars T.
Lenin
- ISBN 13:
- 9781861897930
- author:
- Lih, Lars T.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Reaktion Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 235
- Dimensions:
- 20 x 13 x 1.8 cm
- Genre:
- 20th century history: c 1900 to c 2000
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Vladimir Lenin is one of the most influential figures in modern history. This concise biography presents a striking new interpretation of his political beliefs and strategies. Until now, Lenin has been portrayed as a pessimist with a dismissive view of the revolutionary potential of the workers, but Lars T. Lih reveals that he was actually a romantic enthusiast who imposed meaning on the whirlwind of events around him. Lih's biography is based on wide-ranging new research that puts Lenin into the context of Russian society and the international socialist movement of the early twentieth century. The book also sets the development of Lenin's political outlook firmly within the framework of his family background and private life. A vivid, non-ideological portrait, this biography provides a unique look at one of history's key figures. The book is accompanied by images taken from contemporary photographs, posters, and drawings, which illustrate the features of Lenin's world and time.
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