Ten Days That Shook the World - Couverture rigide

Reed, John

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 075091646X ISBN 13 : 9780750916462

Editeur : Sutton Publishing Ltd, 1997

Synopsis

This account of the Russian Revolution by a western journalist has been admired worldwide since its first publication in 1919. Lenin endorsed it as "a truthful and most vivid exposition of the events so significant to the comprehension of what really is the Proletarian Revolution". Already based in Europe and sympathetic to the cause of the Russian Revolution, Reed was able to observe dispassionately exactly what was going on and to find out not only what the Bolshevik leaders were doing, but to move among those on the streets and note down the experiences of the masses of ordinary people. After outlining the backround and causes of the Revolution, Reed goes through the days leading up to the seizing of power by the Bolsheviks in Petrograd. He describes the divisions between the provisional government, which had been set up following the abdication of Nicholas II in March 1917, and the Petrograd Soviet, and their warnings against counter-revolution; the return of Lenin and the Bolshevik plots to bring about an uprising of the people; the moves between Revolution and counter-revolution; the actions of the Red Guards, under the control of Trotsky and Lenin, who moved through the city taking over principal buildings; the fall of the provisional government; the assault on the Winter Palace, and the final seizure of power. The account includes meeting with Lenin and other major figures, as well as troop movements and the daily happenings of ordinary workers. This edition is accompanied by contemporary photographs.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Ten Days That Shook the World is a first hand account of the October Revolution in Russia in 1917, written by American journalist and socialist John Reed. Ironically the book was banned in both the US and Russia, being too socialistic for Americans and not Stalinist enough for Stalin. Yet it holds up as one of the best books of the 20th century. Reed wrote the book in a white heat over the course of a few weeks, with nothing but a scattering of notes, pamphlets, and a little Russian dictionary. Ten Days that Shook the World is a snapshot in time, one that depicts an episode in history with great vividness and detail. Perhaps it's good that it was banned for a time, as it would have otherwise been spun to death with propaganda from all sides. Now, almost a century later, it can be read and enjoyed with a much cooler head by everyone.

Présentation de l'éditeur

Covers the October Revolution in Russia 1917, which Reed experienced first-hand, and follows many of the prominent Bolshevik leaders, especially Zinoviev and Karl Radek. Banned by Stalin.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Sutton Publishing Ltd
• Date d'édition: 1997
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 075091646X
• ISBN 13: 9780750916462
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 288
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible