The Russian RevolutionSean McMeekin
The Russian Revolution
by Sean McMeekin · first published 2017
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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 the
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…etc. It was a completely immoral system that above all else was about a small group obtaining power. The Tsarists weren't much better, sure. Much of that history is covered here: https://www.amazon.com/Russian-Revolution-New-History/dp/046... Unfortunately, Putin is back to praising Stalinism. A free, democratic Russia would be really interesting.
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