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The Russian Revolution: A Very Short Introduction
The Russian Revolution: A Very Short Introduction | S. A. Smith
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This Very Short Introduction provides an analytical narrative of the main events and developments in Soviet Russia between 1917 and 1936. It examines the impact of the revolution on society as a whole—on different classes, ethnic groups, the army, men and women, youth. Its central concern is to understand how one structure of domination was replaced by another. The book registers the primacy of politics, but situates political developments firmly in the context of massive economic, social, and cultural change. Since the fall of Communism there has been much reflection on the significance of the Russian Revolution. The book rejects the currently influential, liberal interpretation of the revolution in favour of one that sees it as rooted in the contradictions of a backward society which sought modernization and enlightenment and ended in political tyranny. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
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A concise but surprisingly comprehensive history of the 1917 Revolution. Smith covers 1917 itself- and it's political, economic, social and cultural consequences with rigour. My only criticism that it was light on causes, and often introduced concepts and groups that weren't explained or clearly identified until later in the text.

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Trotsky nailed the trajectory of the revolution in 1904 #foresight

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Karl Kautsky knows what's up

Redheadrambles You have some serious reads going on there at the moment! 8y
ClairesReads @Redheadrambles I do! It's a bit much some days! 8y
ClairesReads @Redheadrambles how are you feeling about the latest with TOB? 8y
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Redheadrambles @ClairesReads - I was well pleased about The Nix ! I have stayed clear of reading the Charlie Freeman book just because it sounded so close to
[tagged book]We Are All Completely Beside Ourselves: A Novel
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Redheadrambles @ClairesReads Some weird matchups next week - The Mothers vs Versions Control would be a tough one to judge I would think 8y
ClairesReads @Redheadrambles yes I thought you'd be pleased about The Nix! I am saving that one for the Easter break. There are some weird match ups this week- will be super interesting to see how they play out! 8y
ClairesReads @Redheadrambles ps thanks for getting me into it! 8y
Redheadrambles @ClairesReads no worries! Pleased you like it. I enjoy any good discussion of books so happy to share 😀 8y
Redheadrambles @ClairesReads oh I just about choked on my breakfast reading today's verdict !! It's almost NSFW ! 8y
ClairesReads @Redheadrambles hahaha I thought it would get you going. Good to see Underground Railroad still going strong! ATBITS was a DNF for me- not my buzz AT ALL 8y
Redheadrambles @ClairesReads yeah I keep reading all these judgements on AtBItS and it sounds sort of okish - but then I head over to read GRs reviews and it sounds kinda average. I think it is a book I am happy to let go. Really interested in tomorrow's round and have decided I do need to read The Mothers even though initially it didn't seem like my thing. 8y
ClairesReads @Redheadrambles oh yes! I really enjoyed The Mothers! 8y
ClairesReads @Redheadrambles interesting analysis this morning!! 8y
Redheadrambles @ClairesReads I know ! It certainly lit up the commentary on if he was Pro Choice or not and what to make of the Alt-right shout out - I don't know if I have seen a judgment so potentially inflammatory and yet weirdly not about the books. I was sure he was going to go the other way at one point .. 8y
ClairesReads @Redheadrambles I know right? It was quite bizarre ! 8y
Redheadrambles @ClairesReads yes ! Homegoing charges into the next round, although I was once again duped into thinking it was going to go the other way after her opening paragraph. Sorry have hijacked this comment section with #tob17 stuff ;) 8y
ClairesReads @Redheadrambles haha I totally thought the opposite too after he first paragraph! Ps no worries at all- it's good to have a designated discussion spot 8y
ClairesReads @Redheadrambles Homegoing v The Nix is going to be an interesting bracket!! 8y
Redheadrambles @ClairesReads - certainly will be ! I think Tues morning it's Version Control vs UR first and then Homegoing vs The Nix. I would be hard pressed to decide between these. 8y
ClairesReads @Redheadrambles it definitely gets tougher as it goes on! I'm interested to see what the zombie picks will be!! 8y
ClairesReads @Redheadrambles thoughts on this week so far?? 8y
Redheadrambles @ClairesReads I have been pretty happy with the last two rounds and I do think it will end up as UR vs HG. The judgements have been really solid. My only complaint is that certain characters in The Nix get a hard time when for me they were some of the best parts of that novel. 8y
ClairesReads @Redheadrambles you predicted it! Do you have thoughts on the winner- I've only read UR but from what I've heard about HG I think it might wind up on top 8y
Redheadrambles @ClairesReads hehe I am pretty happy with either outcome. I enjoyed HG more and rated it 5 but I think UR is trying to do something more ambitious and while it didn't always work when it did it was amazing. I would be happy for either book. It's been a fun year and I now have a list of books from this I want to tackle. 8y
ClairesReads @Redheadrambles same! Next years goal will be to read more before it starts! 8y
Redheadrambles @Clairesreads hehe that's always my goal but somehow never quite happens. I usually cherry pick and then find a few new ones for the TBR list. For me this year that's - Version Control, High Dive and The Mothers. Trying to see if any of them fit categories for Read Harder 😀 8y
ClairesReads @Redheadrambles yes I am so keen to read version Control...The Mothers is great- would work for Debut novel category I think?? 8y
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The Russian Revolution: A Very Short Introduction | S. A. Smith
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#schoolreading

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