The Russian Revolution

Seminar Studies in History

by Anthony Wood

A popular concise guide - one of the clearest available on the Russian Revolution.

Genres: History, Russian Revolution

Paperback

First published January 1, 1979

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Reviews

[Krocht Ehlundovič · Rating 3 out of 5]

In comparison to the Lynch´s book, this one is of lower quality in terms of style, structure and comprehensibility. The book covers the whole problematic era, however due to its style - very dense and compressed ("all" historical details are there), it is not so clear thus for a student, I can imagine, possibly difficult to understand and follow. This edition lacks activities but still contains documents which is good for analysis and activities.

I did not have such a pleasure reading it, although a good experience, I must have an insight what we can offer our students.

Chapters are:
1. The background
2. The revolution of 1905 and its consequences
3. Descriptive analysis (a good example for students what it is the "descriptive analysis")
4. The Bolshevik seizure of power: October 1917
5. The Bolshevik retention of power
6.Civil war and its consequences: 1918-1921

[Ian McHugh · Rating 4 out of 5]

A solid account of the Russian Revolution and aftermath to the end of the NEP. The sources and some of the analysis look slightly dated now with the lack of much of the 21st Century ‘revisionism’ missing. BUT the inclusion of Carr, early Pipes, Ulam, Deutscher, and Bunyan as the mainstay of the analysis still holds weight.
I really liked the inclusion of supplementary documents in support of the text at the back of this book. Too often now, ‘seminar studies’ books or those aimed at A-Level/IBDP paraphrase a source or give a selected (and heavily edited) quotation. Not here. Original texts of the October Manifesto, “What shall be done?”, and Order No.1 are included in their entirety and really enhance Wood’s synthesis.
Recommended for high-achieving IBDP historians.

[Samuel Eastlund · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good overview of the revolution, suitable for further study but not long enough to really get to grips with the entire narrative.

[Deniss Ojastu · Rating 4 out of 5]

A well-documented historical account of the evens in Russia in the beginning of the 20th century which have greatly impacted the world history. Somewhat dry, but concise and unbiased history book.

[Heather · Rating 3 out of 5]

Pretty dry read but a good base on the revolution. I prefer more lively reads on the revolution.