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The Russian Revolution: A New History
£14.99
MCMEEKIN, SEAN
Product Details
ISBN: 9781781259030
Author: MCMEEKIN, SEAN
Pages: 496
At the turn of the century, the Russian economy was growing by about 10% annually, and its population had reached 150 million. By 1920, the country was in desperate financial straits, and more than 20 million Russians had died. By 1950, a third of the globe had embraced communism.
The Triumph of Communism: A Profound Puzzle
- How did the Bolsheviks win power and then cling to it amid the chaos they had created?
Traditional histories remain captive to Marxist ideas about class struggle. However, McMeekin offers a fresh perspective, analysing never-before-used files from the Tsarist military archives.
Key Insights from McMeekin's Analysis:
- War is the answer: McMeekin argues that war played a pivotal role in the Bolsheviks' rise and survival.
- Foreign aid: Revolutionaries were aided at nearly every step by Germany, Sweden, and Switzerland, who sought to benefit politically and economically from the changes overtaking Russia.
- The essential question: To make sense of Russia's careening path, McMeekin challenges Lenin's "who, whom?" and instead asks: Who benefits?
This compelling analysis uncovers the international dimensions of Russia's revolution, offering a new lens through which to understand one of history's most transformative events.
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