Reaction and Revolution: Russia 1894-1924

by Michael Lynch

The third edition of this best-selling title provides both a narrative and analysis of the background, course, and effects of the 1917 revolution. Beginning with an overview of Imperial Russia and the problems and challenges it faced, it goes on to look at the growth of revolutionary movements which would eventually lead to the October Revolution. It then examines how the Bolsheviks consolidated their power under Lenin. Throughout the book, key dates, terms, and issues are highlighted, and historical interpretations of key debates are outlined.

Genres: History, Nonfiction, Russian History, Russia, Education, Read For School, World War I

160 pages, Paperback

First published January 30, 1992

Reviews

[Eternauta · Rating 3 out of 5]

Introductory but thorough. Not bad at all!

[Nicola · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent for the coursework. Especially chapters 7 and 8. Superb quotes throughout, entertaining quips and illustrative comments.

[sienna rose · Rating 5 out of 5]

quite detailed but short nonetheless. super interesting!!!

[Sarah Isabella · Rating 4 out of 5]

Offering a tonne of perpectives from different schools of thought along with the history and story, graphs and pictures. this book is a very enjoyable read