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War And Revolution In Russia 1914-1917

War And Revolution In Russia 1914-1917

Gourko, Basil

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Fiction AnthologiesRussian HistoryWorld War II

ISBN10: 1163117692
ISBN13: 9781163117699
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 440
Weight: 1.29
Height: 0.89 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
War and Revolution in Russia 1914-1917 by Basil Gourko is a comprehensive account of the events that led to the downfall of the Russian Empire during World War I. The book provides an in-depth analysis of the political, economic, and social factors that contributed to the Russian Revolution of 1917.Gourko, who was a Russian diplomat and historian, draws on a wide range of primary sources including official documents, letters, and diaries to provide a detailed narrative of the events leading up to the revolution. He also provides insights into the personalities of the key players involved in the revolution, including Nicholas II, Rasputin, and Lenin.The book starts with an overview of the state of Russia before the outbreak of World War I and the impact of the war on the country. Gourko then goes on to describe the various political and social movements that emerged during the war, including the Bolsheviks and the Provisional Government.The final chapters of the book focus on the events of 1917, including the February Revolution that led to the abdication of Nicholas II and the October Revolution that brought the Bolsheviks to power. Gourko provides a detailed analysis of the events leading up to these revolutions, as well as their aftermath.Overall, War and Revolution in Russia 1914-1917 is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Russia during World War I and the events that led to the Russian Revolution. Gourko's detailed analysis and use of primary sources make this book a must-read for historians and students of Russian history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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