{"product_id":"the-russian-revolution-an-enthralling-guide-to-a-major-event-in-the-history-of-russia-hardcover","title":"The Russian Revolution: An Enthralling Guide to a Major Event in the History of Russia - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eBilly Wellman\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre you curious to learn what set Russia on its present-day course?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Russian Revolution is a perfect example of how history can contract and become exceedingly dense and complex. Untangling the Russian Revolution (in fact, Russian revolutions) must start by considering events that happened centuries before February 1917. Only in this way can we understand the multitude of events compressed into the short months of the decisive year 1917.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Russian Revolution, apart from the Chinese Revolution, is perhaps the biggest social experiment the world has ever known. Suddenly, millions of people found themselves living in a country led by fervent Marxists who had grand plans not only for their country but also for all humanity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFinally, the Russian Revolution continues to shape global politics, with modern-day Russia built directly on the ruins of the great Communist revolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn this book, we'll talk about: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe early days of the Russian Empire, the legendary Ruriks, and how Russians accepted Christianity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTentative attempts at changing the autocratic nature of the Russian government in the 19th century.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe radicalization of social movements, personified in the typical anarchist, Sergey Nechaev.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBloody precursors of the Russian Revolution, such as the assassination of Emperor Alexander II by anarchists.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe inert and anachronistic Nicholas II Romanov who unwittingly contributed to his empire's downfall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFervent, feverous, and audacious Vladimir Lenin who led the revolution toward its radical turn in October 1917.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe chaos of the Russian Civil War and the birth of war communism and the Red Terror.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLenin's sudden shift toward capitalism in the form of the New Economic Policy, a predecessor of China's shift toward capitalism.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe aftermath of the Revolution: Lenin's sudden illness and the political struggles of his successors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe rise of Stalin, who would lead the USSR into its most glorious and horrifying moments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd so much more!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 118\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.31 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 02, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51750559809824,"sku":"9798887652665","price":28.06,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/18f705d5465868800dc492b9e2e64902.webp?v=1779953129","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-russian-revolution-an-enthralling-guide-to-a-major-event-in-the-history-of-russia-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}