The Russian Revolution
A Very Short Introduction
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9780192853950
Publication date:
09/06/2010
Paperback
192 pages
174.0x111.0mm
Price: 350.00 INR
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ISBN:
9780192853950
Publication date:
09/06/2010
Paperback
192 pages
174.0x111.0mm
Part of Very Short Introduction
S. A. Smith
- Only introduction to the Russian Revolution to be written after the fall of Communism
- New sources and archives made available since the fall of Communism are used as sources in Smith's introduction making most up-to date introduction available
- Concise, accessible, and illustrated introduction to key moment in Soviet history
- Treats all aspects and effects of the revolution, from political to social and economic developments
- Controversial new perspectives, indicating the Bolsheviks had real choices and their decisions helped bring about Stalinism.
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Part of Very Short Introduction
S. A. Smith
Description
This Very Short Introduction provides an analytical narrative of the main events and developments in Soviet Russia between 1917 and 1936. It examines the impact of the revolution on society as a whole—on different classes, ethnic groups, the army, men and women, youth. Its central concern is to understand how one structure of domination was replaced by another. The book registers the primacy of politics, but situates political developments firmly in the context of massive economic, social, and cultural change. Since the fall of Communism there has been much reflection on the significance of the Russian Revolution. The book rejects the currently influential, liberal interpretation of the revolution in favour of one that sees it as rooted in the contradictions of a backward society which sought modernization and enlightenment and ended in political tyranny.
About the Author
S. A. Smith, Professor of History, University of Essex
ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
Part of Very Short Introduction
S. A. Smith
Table of contents
1: The February Revolution and Provisional Government
2: Social Polarization and the Crisis of Power
3: Politics in the Civil War
4: Society and Economy in the Civil War
5: NEP Economy and Politics
6: NEP Culture and Society
Conclusion
Part of Very Short Introduction
S. A. Smith
Part of Very Short Introduction
S. A. Smith
Description
This Very Short Introduction provides an analytical narrative of the main events and developments in Soviet Russia between 1917 and 1936. It examines the impact of the revolution on society as a whole—on different classes, ethnic groups, the army, men and women, youth. Its central concern is to understand how one structure of domination was replaced by another. The book registers the primacy of politics, but situates political developments firmly in the context of massive economic, social, and cultural change. Since the fall of Communism there has been much reflection on the significance of the Russian Revolution. The book rejects the currently influential, liberal interpretation of the revolution in favour of one that sees it as rooted in the contradictions of a backward society which sought modernization and enlightenment and ended in political tyranny.
About the Author
S. A. Smith, Professor of History, University of Essex
ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
Table of contents
1: The February Revolution and Provisional Government
2: Social Polarization and the Crisis of Power
3: Politics in the Civil War
4: Society and Economy in the Civil War
5: NEP Economy and Politics
6: NEP Culture and Society
Conclusion
