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This is the clearest and most succinct breakdown of the Russian revolutionary period with reference to the ideological works of Lenin. It is invaluable for placing it all into historical context and generally giving meaning.
It's then moved onto giving a fair and "balanced" look at criticisms lobbed at Lenin as a person and the ideas he proposed, and how they are frequently misrepresented.