Historical Dictionary of the Russian Revolution

di Jonathan Davis (Autore)

Rowman & Littlefield, 2020

Historical Dictionary of the Russian Revolution focuses on the leading individuals, ideas, political parties and main events that were central to the transformation of Russia during the revolution. The time period runs from January 1917 through to the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk that took Russia out of the First World War in March 1918. It covers the main events, ideas, people and parties and takes the story of the revolution from the eve of the overthrowing of Tsar Nicholas II through to the Bolshevik seizure of power, the first six months of Leninist rule and the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk that ended Russia’s involvement in the First World War. Historical Dictionary of the Russian Revolution contains a chronology, an introduction, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 200 cross-referenced entries on the revolutions, the First World War, political parties, ideologies and individuals, and the main events that defined the course of the Russian Revolution. This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about the Russian Revolution.

• Autore: Jonathan Davis
• Editore: Rowman & Littlefield
• Collana: Historical Dictionaries of War, Revolution, and Civil Unrest
• Anno: 2020
• Rilegatura: Hardback
• Pagine: 372 p.
• Dimensioni: 231 x 160 mm
• Peso: 721 gr.
• EAN: 9781538139806

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