Topics covered include the russian revolution 1905, the february and october revolutions in 1917, and the russian civil war, as well as closely related events such as the russojapanese war and the russian involvement in world war i, and biographies of prominent individuals involved in the revolution and civil war. World historythe russian revolution wikibooks, open. The story of russias transition from imperial reign to eventual communist dictatorship is a tale rooted in the ranks of the common people and the men who rose to lead them. List of books and articles about russian revolution online. Bibliography of the russian revolution and civil war. Wade presents an essential overview of the russian revolution from its beginning in february 1917, through the numerous political crises under kerensky, to the victory of lenin and the bolsheviks in the october revolution. The russian revolution from lenin to stalin 19171929 paperback by. What happened during the russian revolution of 1917. A new history recalibrates the villains of the russian.
Perfect for acing essays, tests, and quizzes, as well as for writing lesson plans. Stories and poems from the russian revolution is a collection of literary responses to one of the most cataclysmic events in modern world history, which exposes the immense conflictedness and doubt, conviction and hope, pessimism and optimism which political events provoked among contemporary writers sometimes at the same. Full text of the russian revolution 1917 eyewitness account. What are the best nonfiction books on russian revolution of. Now in a new edition, this provocative, highly readable work presents a fascinating look at events that culminated in the russian revolution. Jun 06, 2017 the russian revolution a new history by sean mcmeekin basic books. A summary of the aftermath in history sparknotes s the russian revolution 19171918.
Petersburg and moscow were striking and rioting for higher food rations. The russian revolution of 1917 was one of the most explosive political events of the 20th century. Many of the soldiers refused to suppress the insurgents. A history from beginning to end october revolution, russian civil war, nicholas ii, bolshevik, 1917. A hundred years after the russian revolution, history, according to most historians, had pronounced its judgment. Here are seven of the best centennial books on 1917 from this year. List of books and articles about russian revolution.
The violent revolution marked the end of the romanov. It was the 1917 russian revolution that transformed the scale of the communist manifesto, making it the key text for socialists everywhere. Between 1917 and 1922, russia underwent a complete and irreversible transformation. Within an overall narrative that provides a clear description of the 1917 revolution, he introduces several new approaches on its political history and the complexity of the october revolution. On the afternoon of july 4, 1917, thousands of soldiers, sailors and workers converged on a former royal. New exhibition marks centenary of 1917 russian revolution. The violent revolution marked the end of the romanov dynasty and centuries of russian imperial. Leaflets of the russian revolution haymarket books.
A personal record by nn sukhanov this book was necessary reading for all early historians of the revolution. A new history recalibrates the villains of the russian revolution. Apr 21, 2005 within an overall narrative that provides a clear description of the 1917 revolution, he introduces several new approaches on its political history and the complexity of the october revolution. Purchasing your russian revolution books through these links is a great way to support alpha history, while saving money. Russian revolution the russian revolution in 1917 was a moment in time when the will of the people put an end to a system of government that had been in place for centuries. Interpreting the russian revolution yale university press.
Nov 15, 2017 november 15, 2017 new exhibition at hoover institution and cantor arts center marks centenary of 1917 russian revolution. The russian revolution a new history by sean mcmeekin basic books. This russian revolution timeline lists significant events and developments in russia in 1917. A peoples tragedy is surely among the most readable books on the russian revolution and the decades of tumult that made it possible or inevitable. Top 10 books about the russian revolution the guardian. This is the first book in any language to offer a comprehensive analysis of the political culture of the russian revolution. Hitherto histories of the russian revolutions of 1917 have been influenced, wittingly or. The russian revolution, 19171945 questia online library. Sheila fitzpatrick, author of the russian revolution in this valuable volume, barbara allen furnishes all those interested in the russian revolution with an important collection of political leaflets reflecting the epochdefining struggle for power in 1917 russia. This is a concise introduction to the russian revolution from 1917 to 1945, that is, in the period prior to the cold war. Learn more about the russian revolution in this article. Ten days that shook the world by john reed, doctor zhivago by boris pasternak, history of the russian revolution by.
This invaluable reference guide provides an understanding of the social, political, and economic forces and events in russia that led to the 1905 russian revolution in which leftists radicals disposed of the czar and his regime. The best books to read on the russian revolution, a. Its premise is that the perspectives of the post1945 period are not adequate to understand the international setting of the revolution in world war i, the great depression, and the rise of fascism. Top ten books about the russian revolution historia magazine. Apr 12, 2017 a hundred years after the russian revolution, history, according to most historians, had pronounced its judgment. Russia used the julian or old style calendar until january 24th 1918, when this system was replaced by the gregorian or new style calendar. Full text of the russian revolution 1917 eyewitness account volume see other formats. Russian revolution, two revolutions in 1917, the first of which, in february march, new style, overthrew the imperial government and the second of which, in october november, placed the bolsheviks in power, leading to the creation of the soviet union. Verso books is the largest independent, radical publishing house in the englishspeaking world. The russian revolution was the beginning of the modern age, says awardwinning author roland chambers. Were it not for the bolshevik triumph in 1917, many of the 20th centurys. World historythe russian revolution wikibooks, open books. Top 10 books about the russian revolution books the guardian.
In case youve yet to be sunk by the deluge of coverage, you should know that the 100th anniversary of russias twin, momentous revolutions lands this year. Taking advantage of the collapse of the tsarist regime in the middle of world war i, the bolsheviks staged a hostile takeover of the. Russian revolution, violent upheaval in russia in 1917 that overthrew the czarist government. The russian revolution was a period of political and social revolution across the territory of the russian empire, commencing with the abolition of the monarchy in 1917, and concluding in 1923 after the bolshevik establishment of the soviet union, along with five other soviet republics, ukraine, belarus, armenia, azerbaijan and georgia, resulting in the end of the civil war. Sukhanov, a left menshevik hostile to lenin, was actually. Full text of the russian revolution 1917 eyewitness. The best books on the russian revolution saul david picks the best of the many new books published to coincide with the centenary of the russian revolution. Lenin one hour history revolution freeman, henry on. If the views of so many american students about revolutions and revolutionary change were not still so firmly rooted in notions of political subversion and communist conspiracies, it would be less distressing and distinctly less important to urge a rethinking of 1917.
The best books on the russian revolution london evening. The october revolution october november 1917 the october revolution dated to october 25, 1917 november 7, also known as the bolshevik revolution, was the second phase of the overall russian revolution of 1917, after the february revolution of the same year. Russian revolution definition, causes, summary, history. The centenary of the russian revolution is an opportunity for me to revisit books that are set just before, during and in. The russian empire collapsed on march 8, 1917, and the bolsheviks. The best books on the russian revolution pan macmillan. November 15, 2017 new exhibition at hoover institution and cantor arts center marks centenary of 1917 russian revolution. He started by backing the reformist right of russian politics, but after the tsar lost power in the first revolution in february 1917, he moved progressively to the left. History of the russian revolution by leon trotsky books. The best books on the russian revolution five books. The centenary of the russian revolution is an opportunity for me to revisit books that are set just before, during and in the immediate aftermath of the revolution. The best books to read on the russian revolution, a recommended list courtesy of the publishers. Focusing on the revolution in its widest sense, sheila fitzpatrick covers not only the events of 1917 and what preceded them, but the social transformations brought about by the bolsheviks. At queens university belfast, i read russian studies and english for my first degree.
Orlando figes and boris kolonitskii examine the diverse ways that language and other symbolsincluding flags and emblems, public rituals, songs, and codes of dresswere used to identify competing sides and to create new meanings in the political struggles of 1917. October 1917 had been relegated to a past that would never be repeated, just like. The story of the russian revolution, in discussion with barbara c. On the afternoon of july 4, 1917, thousands of soldiers, sailors and workers converged on a former. The best books on the russian revolution five books expert. Within the village the assembly settled disputes and dealt with all matters affecting the village as a whole.
The russian empire collapsed on march 8, 1917, and the bolsheviks took power a few. Wade is a widely recognised expert on the russian revolution. Schapiro, leonard, russian revolution of 1917, the. On the centenary of this upheaval, this volume pairs marx and engelss most famous work with lenins own revolutionary manifesto, the april theses,which lifts politics from the level of everyday banalities to become an artform. The perspective of the book is to look at the revolution from outside in. I read both trotskys book and reeds around the same time in college, and i couldnt help but remark how similar they seemed. Origins of the russian revolution wood the russian revolution 18941924 culpin. Top 10 books about the russian revolution books the. My enjoyment of novels set in russia has never left me.
Wade clears away many of the myths and misconceptions that have clouded studies of the period. This included joint responsibility for taxes and, in the russian heartland, the periodic redistribution of land among the village families. In the russian revolution, acclaimed historian sean mcmeekin traces the events which ended romanov rule, ushered the bolsheviks into power, and introduced communism to the world. No single event played a bigger part in shaping the course of the 20th century than the russian revolution of 1917. Orlando figes and boris kolonitskii examine the diverse ways that language and other symbolsincluding flags and emblems, public rituals, songs, and codes of dresswere used to identify competing sides and to create new meanings in the political struggles of. History of the russian revolution ebook written by leon trotsky. Mar 10, 2017 at queens university belfast, i read russian studies and english for my first degree. This timeline has been written and compiled by alpha history authors. The russian revolution, 19171945 by anthony dagostino. Decades of conflict followed and the russians discovered that they had no more freedom under the communist government than under the czars.
He is the author or editor of a dozen books, including the russian search for peace, februaryoctober 1917 1970 and red guards and works militias in the russian revolution 1984, as well as many scholarly articles on the revolutionary and civil war eras. As the hundred year anniversary of this epochmaking rising of workers and peasants approaches, so too has a deluge of listicles, hot takes by noted scholars like condoleezza rice, and even the odd revolution themed rap battle. What are the best nonfiction books on russian revolution. A series published on the centenary of the russian revolution. Learn exactly what happened in this chapter, scene, or section of the russian revolution 19171918 and what it means. The october revolution overthrew the russian provisional government and gave the. The russian revolution, 1917 the library of congress. Rex wade presents an account of one of the pivotal events of modern history, combining his own long study of the revolution with the best of contemporary scholarship.
On the hundredth anniversary of the revolutions of 1917, weve collected together the very best books on revolutionary russia. Russian revolution 1917 score a book s total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. He tells us what solzhenitsyn imagined lenin was like, and about the childrens author who led a double life as a spy in bolshevik russia. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read history of the russian revolution.