Spark that Lit the Revolution: Lenin in London and the Politics that Changed the World

Vladimir Ilyich Lenin visited London six times in the early 20th century, where he developed his political thought and met Apollinariya Yakubova, a revolutionary known as the "primeval force of the Black Earth." This book reveals Lenin's London-based accomplices and political rivals, shedding new light on his world-view and the Russian revolution. It includes archival discoveries, photographs, and details of the Russian revolutionaries and international police spies in the east end of London.

Format: Hardback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 19 March 2020
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Vladimir Ilyich Lenin, a prominent figure in the early twentieth century, made six visits to London, where he encountered the influential work of Karl Marx and developed his political ideology. During his time in the city, Lenin formed a close relationship with Apollinariya Yakubova, a revolutionary known as the "primeval force of the Black Earth" by her comrades. This book, written by a former curator of the Russian collections at the British Library, delves into the story of Lenin's relationship with Yakubova for the first time. It also sheds light on Lenin's political thought and the formation of his worldview, which had a profound impact on the twentieth century. The book reveals Lenin's London-based accomplices and political rivals, providing new insights into his life and work. It includes archival discoveries, photographs, and details of the Russian revolutionaries and international police spies who gathered in the east end of London, known as the "Little Russian Island." With a wealth of new archival material, this book is a valuable addition to our understanding of Lenin the man and the roots of the Russian revolution.

Weight: 526g
Dimension: 148 x 222 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781784538620