Russia: Revolution and Civil War 1917-1921

The Russian Civil War, between 1917 and 1921, was a devastating struggle between Trotsky's Red Army and Lenin's Communist dictatorship, leading to terror and cruelty. Antony Beevor's book Stalingrad provides a gripping narrative of the conflict through the eyes of workers, cavalry officers, and doctors.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 592 pages
Publication date: 25 May 2023
Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Between 1917 and 1921, Russia experienced a devastating struggle known as the Russian Civil War, which has been widely regarded as one of the most influential events of the modern era. This conflict pitted an alliance of moderate socialists and reactionary monarchists against Trotsky's Red Army and Lenin's single-minded Communist dictatorship. The war escalated into a global conflict, with Churchill deploying weaponry and troops from the British Empire, while armed forces from the United States, France, Italy, Japan, Poland, and Czechoslovakia played rival parts.

Antony Beevor, the acclaimed author of Stalingrad, has assembled the complete picture of this conflict in his gripping narrative. Through the eyes of various individuals, including workers on the streets of Petrograd, cavalry officers on the battlefield, and women doctors in improvised hospitals, Beevor conveys the intensity and brutality of the war.

The Russian Civil War was a pivotal moment in world history, marking the end of the Tsarist empire and the rise of Communism in Russia. It had far-reaching consequences for the region and the world, shaping the political and social landscape for decades to come. Beevor's book provides a valuable insight into this complex and challenging period of history, offering a comprehensive account of the events, characters, and motivations that shaped the war.

Weight: 434g
Dimension: 130 x 197 x 36 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781474610162