The Russian Revolution

This concise and accessible introduction offers an analytical narrative of key events in Soviet Russia from 1917 to 1936, exploring how the revolution reshaped society across various classes, ethnic groups, and demographics. It emphasizes the interplay between political change and significant economic, social, and cultural transformations. Rejecting prevalent liberal interpretations, the book argues that the revolution stemmed from the contradictions of a backward society striving for modernization, which ultimately descended into political tyranny.