October : The Story of the Russian Revolution Hardback
by China Mieville
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On the centenary of the Russian Revolution, China Miéville tells the extraordinary story of this pivotal moment in history. In February of 1917 Russia was a backwards, autocratic monarchy, mired in an unpopular war; by October, after not one but two revolutions, it had become the world's first workers' state, straining to be at the vanguard of global revolution.
How did this unimaginable transformation take place?In a panoramic sweep, stretching from St Petersburg and Moscow to the remotest villages of a sprawling empire, Miéville uncovers the catastrophes, intrigues and inspirations of 1917, in all their passion, drama and strangeness.
Intervening in long-standing historical debates, but told with the reader new to the topic especially in mind, here is a breathtaking story of humanity at its greatest and most desperate; of a turning point for civilisation that still resonates loudly today.
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- Format:Hardback
- Pages:384 pages, 8-page B&W plate section
- Publisher:Verso Books
- Publication Date:09/05/2017
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- ISBN:9781784782771
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In Stock - low on stock, only 1 copy remainingFree UK DeliveryEstimated delivery 2-3 working days
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:384 pages, 8-page B&W plate section
- Publisher:Verso Books
- Publication Date:09/05/2017
- Category:
- ISBN:9781784782771