TheRussian Revolution by Fitzpatrick, Sheila ( Author ) ON Feb-28-2008, Paperback

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The Russian Revolution significantly shaped the twentieth century. With the collapse of the Soviet regime and the opening of its archives, a comprehensive view of this pivotal event is now possible. This volume narrates the compelling story of a Marxist revolution aimed at global transformation, which ultimately inflicted great suffering on the Russian populace, mirroring the fate of the French Revolution by turning against its own leaders. The author provides detailed accounts of the February and October Revolutions of 1917, the Civil War, the NEP period, Stalin's "revolution from above," the Five Year Plans, and the Great Purges, framing these as distinct episodes within a twenty-year revolutionary process. Utilizing previously inaccessible archival data, the book also references significant recent Russian publications, including the memoirs of Vyacheslav Molotov, a key figure in Soviet politics. The author, a recognized expert in Soviet history, includes a bibliography that highlights crucial recent scholarship, guiding readers through the expanding Western research on the Russian Revolution from the past decade. This third edition integrates newly available Soviet archival material and the latest research to present an authoritative and concise account of this critical event in modern history.