The Bolshevik Revolution and Russian Civil War: (Greenwood Press Guides to Historic Events of the Twentieth Century) [Hardcover]

Rex A. Wade (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0313299749 | ISBN-13: 978-0313299742 | Publication Date: November 30, 2000 | Edition: annotated edition

The Bolshevik Revolution remains one of the most important events of modern history. It reshaped the political, social, and economic structure of one of the world's "great powers" and had enormous international impact. This work brings together a rich, readable account that will help students to understand the event and its significance, as well as ready-reference materials for student research. Six topical essays, a timeline of events, 13 lengthy biographical profiles of key players, and the text of 32 key documents provide a wealth of information on this seminal event in world history. The essays are all based on the most recent historical scholarship. An overview of the Bolshevik Revolution puts the event into historical perspective. Topical essays consider the aspirations of the Russian people, the nature of the Revolution, the civil wars, the issue of ethnicity and nationality, and the legacy of the Bolshevik Revolution. Biographical profiles cover fully the lives and contributions of the key players in the Revolution. A wealth of documents, with explanatory introductions, provides an excellent source of primary materials. An annotated bibliography guides the reader to appropriate works for further research. This work is an excellent introduction to the Bolshevik Revolution for the student and interested reader.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Gr 10 Up-A narrative history of the political, economic, and social background; causes; and events of the revolution and civil war. In the first half of the book, special attention is given to topics such as the aspirations of the important social groups in Russian society. Not neglected are the non-Russian peoples within the empire, their positions, and the Bolsheviks' reaction to them. The closing chapter is a provocative essay exploring the legacies of the revolution and in the geopolitical thinking of the rest of the world. In addition to the text, there are a few maps and eight pages of black-and-white archival photographs. The rest of the book consists of substantial biographies of leading figures, 53 pages of primary documents, a short glossary, and an annotated bibliography divided by topic. This book is a product of solid scholarship and an excellent choice for libraries. It will be of interest to highly motivated, college-bound students and to social-studies teachers wanting to refine their own understanding of this period.-Elizabeth Talbot, University of Illinois, Champaign

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Additions to the Greenwood Press Guides to Historic Events of the Twentieth Century series, which now includes more than 25 titles. RBB
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Product Details

• Hardcover: 256 pages
• Publisher: Greenwood Press; annotated edition edition (November 30, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0313299749
• ISBN-13: 978-0313299742
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.4 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,312,601 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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