Ten Days That Shook the World - Couverture souple

Reed, John

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1420930257 ISBN 13 : 9781420930252

Editeur : Digireads.com, 2007

Synopsis

"Ten Days That Shook the World" is American journalist and socialist John Reed's first-hand account of the Russian October Revolution of 1917. While it is intended as an impartial and unbiased historical account, by Reed's own admission, "in the struggle [his] sympathies were not neutral". An important historical document of an event that would shape the political landscape for most of the 20th century, "Ten Days That Shook the World" is a must read for those interested in the socialistic movement and how it shaped Russian history.

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: Digireads.com
• Date d'édition: 2007
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1420930257
• ISBN 13: 9781420930252
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 236
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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