Russia

In this gripping account, Antony Beevor delves into the tumultuous period between 1917 and 1921, when Russia was engulfed in a brutal civil war following the fall of the Tsarist empire. The narrative captures the intense struggle between the White alliance and Trotsky's Red Army, highlighting the unprecedented violence and suffering that marked the era. Incorporating the latest scholarship and archival insights, Beevor paints a vivid portrait of the conflict through the perspectives of diverse individuals, from ordinary workers to military officers and medical professionals, revealing its profound impact on Eastern Europe and the wider world.