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V. I. Lenin
Developed with the A&E Television Networks, this engrossing series offers an accessible examination of some of the world's most popular and influential people from history, entertainment, and current events.
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112 pages, Library Binding
First published January 3, 2007
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January 27, 2015
Abderrahmane Azmi
English 8-3
To start, Vladimir Lenin was very studious, and also excellent as an infant student. To clarify, Lenin was studious because of a series of outstanding marks. According to the first reason; "Vladimir continued to excel at school. He earned a top mark--a five out of five--in Greek, Latin, German, algebra, and other classes." (Goldstein 18). Further, Vladimir was also achieving excellence in his school. As V. I.'s father Ilya thought that his son wasn't up to date with his studies since he was rushing through his homework, Maria, Vladimir's mother examined her son's knowledge about the homework; it was top-notch excellent. For these two reasons, Vladimir was studious and excellent in school.
The Russian revolutionary was mischievous and unfriendly at school and at home too. For enunciation, Vladimir Lenin was sort of disobedient and troublesome with his family. Lenin teased his younger brother and sisters, broke toys and liked being bossy. V. I. was also unfriendly which resulted in consequences which Lenin interacted with nonchalantly. For proof; "He was very self-confident and could also be rude and condescending. His unfriendliness and attitude of superiority distanced him from his fellow students." (Goldstein 19). For these two reasons, Vladimir Lenin was a very mischievous child that also was a very unfriendly student.
Characteristically, Vladimir was very energetic and determined to carry out a revolution and an overthrow of his emperor. One shocking reason as to why Lenin was very energetic is very awkward and worth listening to. V. I. L.'s schemes and critical thoughts about revolution were also pervading his mind during his sleep. The Russian's determination to overthrow his Czar has tons of stories. "Lenin had worked nonstop: writing about revolution, lecturing about revolution, and scheming with other revolutionaries... Suddenly, a young revolutionary named Moisei Bronsky came bounding up the stairs to their apartment... There is revolution in Russia!" (Goldstein 7-8). For these two reasons, Lenin was full of energy and determination.
Notably, Vladimir came from an extremely well-educated Russian family that clearly shaped him as a man. The revolutionary's mother was very erudite. Maria Ulyanov was erudite because; "But she had been tutored at home by an aunt, who taught her several languages. In addition to Russian, she spoke English, German, French." (Goldstein 14). In addition to Lenin's mother, his brother, Alexander, was well-educated too. Alexander went to St. Petersburg University to study zoology and chemistry, which is very refined. For these two reasons, Lenin was encircled by an intellectual entourage of family.
English 8-3
To start, Vladimir Lenin was very studious, and also excellent as an infant student. To clarify, Lenin was studious because of a series of outstanding marks. According to the first reason; "Vladimir continued to excel at school. He earned a top mark--a five out of five--in Greek, Latin, German, algebra, and other classes." (Goldstein 18). Further, Vladimir was also achieving excellence in his school. As V. I.'s father Ilya thought that his son wasn't up to date with his studies since he was rushing through his homework, Maria, Vladimir's mother examined her son's knowledge about the homework; it was top-notch excellent. For these two reasons, Vladimir was studious and excellent in school.
The Russian revolutionary was mischievous and unfriendly at school and at home too. For enunciation, Vladimir Lenin was sort of disobedient and troublesome with his family. Lenin teased his younger brother and sisters, broke toys and liked being bossy. V. I. was also unfriendly which resulted in consequences which Lenin interacted with nonchalantly. For proof; "He was very self-confident and could also be rude and condescending. His unfriendliness and attitude of superiority distanced him from his fellow students." (Goldstein 19). For these two reasons, Vladimir Lenin was a very mischievous child that also was a very unfriendly student.
Characteristically, Vladimir was very energetic and determined to carry out a revolution and an overthrow of his emperor. One shocking reason as to why Lenin was very energetic is very awkward and worth listening to. V. I. L.'s schemes and critical thoughts about revolution were also pervading his mind during his sleep. The Russian's determination to overthrow his Czar has tons of stories. "Lenin had worked nonstop: writing about revolution, lecturing about revolution, and scheming with other revolutionaries... Suddenly, a young revolutionary named Moisei Bronsky came bounding up the stairs to their apartment... There is revolution in Russia!" (Goldstein 7-8). For these two reasons, Lenin was full of energy and determination.
Notably, Vladimir came from an extremely well-educated Russian family that clearly shaped him as a man. The revolutionary's mother was very erudite. Maria Ulyanov was erudite because; "But she had been tutored at home by an aunt, who taught her several languages. In addition to Russian, she spoke English, German, French." (Goldstein 14). In addition to Lenin's mother, his brother, Alexander, was well-educated too. Alexander went to St. Petersburg University to study zoology and chemistry, which is very refined. For these two reasons, Lenin was encircled by an intellectual entourage of family.
May 21, 2014
A solid overview of Lenin's political life. It doesn't get into a ton of detail, but for a short book it does a good job of getting the important facts in. The book was definitely a bit more anti-Lenin than it was neutral, which I didn't love just because I prefer for biographies to be neutral in their portrayal of the subject. Lenin wasn't a great guy, but the Czars weren't saints either...
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