The Russian Revolution

The Russian Revolution of 1917 was a pivotal event in modern history, led by Tsar Nicholas II, whose Romanov successors had ruled Russia since the start of the seventeenth century. By early 1917, Russia was unreformable, and the tsar's authority was irreparably damaged. The provisional government installed in its stead lasted just eight chaotic months before being ousted by Lenin's Bolsheviks in the October Revolution.

Format: Hardback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 08 June 2023
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Imperial Russia, a vast and ethnically diverse empire spanning from Ukraine to Belarus in the west to the Bering Sea and the Sea of Okhotsk in the Far East, was ruled by Tsar Nicholas II and his Romanov successors since the seventeenth century. This dysfunctional polity was characterized by a mix of domestic cruelty, expansionist ambitions, and reactionary incompetence, often interspersed with brief reformist spasms. By early 1917, Russia had become irreformable, and the tsar's authority had been severely damaged. In March of that year, Nicholas II abdicated, leading to the overthrow of the tsarist system.

The provisional government, installed to organize democratic elections, lasted only eight chaotic months before being ousted by Lenin's Bolsheviks in the October Revolution. In his vivid and concise narrative, Sebestyen captures the unprecedented era of political and social upheaval that unfolded during this period. The Russian Revolution had a profound impact on history, shaping the course of world events for over a century. Its legacy continues to be felt worldwide, resonating in the political, social, and cultural landscapes of many nations.

Weight: 524g
Dimension: 240 x 165 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781800244719