The Russian Revolution : a new history
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New York, NY : Basic Books, [2017].
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xxxi, 445 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, maps ; 25 cm
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New York, NY : Basic Books, [2017].
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 359-420) and index.
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"In The Russian Revolution, historian Sean McMeekin traces the origins and events of the Russian Revolution, which ended Romanov rule, ushered the Bolsheviks into power, and changed the course of world history. Between 1900 and 1920, Russia underwent a complete and irreversible transformation: by the end of these two decades, a new regime was in place, the economy had collapsed, and over 20 million Russians had died during the revolution and what followed. Still, Bolshevik power remained intact due to a remarkable combination of military prowess, violent terror tactics, and the failures of their opposition. And as McMeekin shows, Russia's revolutionaries were aided at nearly every step by countries like Germany and Sweden who sought to benefit-politically and economically-from the chaotic changes overtaking the country. The first comprehensive history of these momentous events in a decade, The Russian Revolution combines cutting-edge scholarship and a fast-paced narrative to shed new light on a great turning point of the twentieth century."--Publisher information.
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"In The Russian Revolution, historian Sean McMeekin traces the origins and events of the Russian Revolution, which brought an end to Romanov rule and ushered the Bolsheviks into power. Between the dawn of the 20th century and 1920, Russia underwent a complete and irreversible transformation, the effects of which would reverberate throughout the world for decades to come. At the turn of the century, the Russian economy, which still trailed behind Britain, France, Germany, and the U.S., was growing by about 10% annually, and its population had reached 150 million. But by 1920, a new regime was in place, the country was in desperate financial straits, and between 20 and 25 million Russians had died during the Revolution and the Civil War, the Red Terror, and the economic collapse that followed. Still, Bolshevik power remained intact through a remarkable combination of military prowess, violent terror tactics, and the bumbling failures of their opposition. And as McMeekin shows, they were aided at nearly every step by countries like Germany, Sweden, and Switzerland who sought to benefit--politically and economically--from the chaotic changes overtaking the country."--Publisher information.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

McMeekin, S. (2017). The Russian Revolution: a new history . Basic Books.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

McMeekin, Sean, 1974-. 2017. The Russian Revolution: A New History. Basic Books.

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McMeekin, Sean, 1974-. The Russian Revolution: A New History Basic Books, 2017.

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McMeekin, Sean. The Russian Revolution: A New History Basic Books, 2017.

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