The Collected Works of John Reed (Modern Library) (Hardcover)

by John Reed (Author)

Product Details

• Hardcover: 937 pages
• Publisher: Modern Library (March 7, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0679601449
• ISBN-13: 978-0679601449
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.5 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #741,072 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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2 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Worth it for Insurgent Mexico/War in Eastern Europe, January 13, 2001

By	Michael Hager "Scribe" (Ventura, California United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

John Reed lived a short and adventurous life. This three part compilation of his works was excellent to read because of Insurgent Mexico, and the War in Eastern Europe. Both are excellent, and are worth buying this book for its historical importance and for our modern experience in these regions. If Mexican history and Eastern Europe interest you, this is a great read. I enjoy journalistic accounts, and this book really fits the bill. 10 Days that Shook the World is interesting as a period piece and to see that the Commies perhaps duped him but is not as fascinating as the first two works.

3 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars The original of Reds, June 7, 2000

By	Ted Ficklen (Saint Louis, MO USA) - See all my reviews

I have to say that John Reed's Ten Days That Shook The World works more as a period piece today than as history. Still, you might look at the guy as an early example of what Hunter Thompson called, "Gonzo Journalism." Reed was reporting history as he saw it happen. There is always something to be said for that.