Synopses & Reviews
Combining his own long term study of the revolution with the best of contemporary scholarship. Rex Wade presents a revised and expanded account of one of the pivotal events of modern history in this second edition. Within an overall narrative that provides a clear description of the 1917 revolution, he introduces several new approaches on its political history and complexity. Wade discredits many of the myths and misconceptions that have clouded studies of the period. He also considers the social history of the revolution and incorporates people and places too often left out of the story, including women, national minority peoples, and peasantry front soldiers.
Review
"This work is, without a doubt, the best single-volume treatment of the 1917 revolution ever published in English." Slavic Review"As the author of numerous books and articles dealing with the Russian Revolution, Wade...is well qualified to undertake the survey...In many respects, the book compares with Edward Acton's Rethinking the Russian Revolution (1990) but, overall, it presents a broader and more complete view. It would be a useful addition to any college library and an excellent text in upper-division courses." History: Reviews of New Books"A convenient and reliable guide to the Revolution for the student and the informed reader." Choice
Synopsis
In the second edition of this highly readable book, Rex Wade presents a new account of one of the pivotal events of modern history. Within a narrative that provides a clear description of the 1917 revolution, he introduces several new approaches on its political history and the complexity of the October Revolution. Wade clears away many of the misconceptions that have clouded studies of the period. He also gives due space to the social history of the revolution and incorporates people and places too often left out of the story.
Synopsis
In this second edition, Rex Wade presents a new account of the 1917 Russian Revolution.
Synopsis
Rex Wade presents a new account of one of the pivotal events of modern history, combining his own long study of the revolution with the best of contemporary scholarship. Wade recasts the political history of the revolution while giving due space to its social history. He incorporates people often omitted, including women, national minority peoples, and peasantry front soldiers, enabling a richer and more complete history to emerge. The story is narrated with pace, verve, and exceptional clarity; the chronology, maps and illustrations give further support to the reader.
Synopsis
This is a new introduction to the 1917 Russian Revolution.
About the Author
Rex A. Wade is Professor of Russian History at George Mason University. He is the author of numerous books and articles on Russian history.