The Romanovs ruled Russia from 1613 to 1917, so it is no wonder that the overthrow of this long-lived dynasty and the events that followed evoked passionate debate. The Russian Revolution of 1917 was followed by the Russian Civil War, pitting "Red" against "White" and, ultimatel…
Eyewitnesses to the Russian Revolution
"One hundred years ago, the Russian Revolution turned the world upside down. Ordinary people took over their factories, farms, regiments, and schools, and set out to build a new society. Selections from testimonials, debates, documents, and memoirs fill this new reader, bringing…
In this volume, 19 authors re-examine key issues in the Russian Revolution of 1917. Among other elements, they explore the unfolding crisis "from below", describing the developments in specific localities or organizations, as well as the emphasis on the view "from above".