A People's History of the Russian Revolution

By:

Neil Faulkner

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Paperback / softback

Series:

People's History

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The Russian Revolution may well be the most misunderstood event in modern history. In this fast-paced introduction, Neil Faulkner debunks the myths that continue to shroud it, showing how a mass movement of millions, organised in democratic assemblies, mobilised for militant action and destroyed a regime of landlords, profiteers and warmongers. Faulkner rejects caricatures of Lenin and the Bolsheviks as authoritarian conspirators, 'democratic-centralists' or the progenitors of Stalinist dictatorship; though short-lived, the Revolution of October 1917 was an explosion of democracy and creativity. Crushed by bloody counter-revolution, its socialist vision was ultimately displaced by a monstrous form of bureaucratic state-capitalism. Laced with first-hand testimony, this history rescues the democratic essence of the revolution from its detractors and deniers, offering a perfect primer for the modern reader. Published in partnership with the Left Book Club.

Author Biography:

Neil Faulkner was a historian and archaeologist. He is the author of numerous books, including A Radical History of the World, A People's History of the Russian Revolution and Lawrence of Arabia's War.

Release date Australia

January 20th, 2017

Author

Neil Faulkner

Audiences

General (US: Trade)
Professional & Vocational

Illustrations

11 Halftones, black and white; 2 Maps

Pages

288

Series

People's History

Dimensions

129x198x23

ISBN-13

9780745399034

Product ID

25847282

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