Revolutionary Russia, 1891-1991
A Pelican Introduction
$25.57
- Paperback
496 pages
- Release Date
25 June 2014
Summary
A Pelican introduction to the century of Russia’s revolutionary experience.
What caused the Russian Revolution? Did it succeed or fail? Why are we still all living with its consequences?
In his remarkable new book, Orlando Figes describes and takes apart the story of Russia’s century of revolution in the shortest space possible. Starting with the horrific famines of 1891, Figes charts a vast experiment in state-building. The manipulation of many millions of people, first by Ts…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780141043678 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0141043679 |
| Author: | Orlando Figes |
| Publisher: | Penguin Books Ltd |
| Imprint: | Pelican |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 496 |
| Edition: | 3rd |
| Release Date: | 25 June 2014 |
| Weight: | 268g |
| Dimensions: | 182mm x 113mm x 24mm |
| Series: | Pelican Books |
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Critics Review
Insightful and convincing… Figes integrates his analysis into a highly readable story, and he shows himself to be a master of historical narrative. Readers will find themselves absorbing a great deal of information and insight with very little effort – David Priestland * Financial Times *A primer intended for readers unfamiliar with the territory, it sparkles with ideas, vivid storytelling, poignant anecdotes and pithy phrases… Fresh and dramatic – Victor Sebestyen * Sunday Times *
About The Author
Orlando Figes
Orlando Figes’s books have been translated into 20 languages - they include Crimea, Just Send Me Word, Natasha’s Dance, A People’s Tragedy and The Whisperers. Figes is Professor of Modern History at Birkbeck College, University of London. He is Britain’s foremost writer on the Soviet Union.
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