Rabinowitch, Alexander

The Bolsheviks Come to Power

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ISBN 13:
9780745399980
author:
Rabinowitch, Alexander
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Pluto Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2017
Pages:
464
Dimensions:
23 x 15 centimetres (0.69 kg)
Genre:
History, Europe, Russia,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£28.62

Description

The Bolsheviks Come to Power: The Revolution of 1917 in Petrograd by Alexander Rabinowitch is a fresh perspective on one of the most pivotal moments in modern history. Challenging mainstream narratives, this revised edition offers a nuanced account of the Russian Revolution, tracing the ebbs and flows of the revolutionary period and refuting long-held myths about the party's triumph. Drawing from a wealth of primary sources and archival material, Rabinowitch provides a detailed analysis of the February Revolution, the July Days, the Kornilov affair, and the October Revolution itself. By examining the moods of the working class and the political positions of the Bolsheviks at different historical moments, this book offers a more balanced understanding of the revolution's complexities. A valuable resource for anyone seeking to clear away tired platitudes about the Russian Revolution, The Bolsheviks Come to Power is an essential read for those interested in history, politics, and social science.

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