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Vladimir Lenin: A Life from Beginning to End
Vladimir Lenin * * *Free BONUS Inside!* * * Read On Your Computer, MAC, Smartphone, Kindle Reader, iPad, or Tablet. The political theories of Lenin have long outlived him, and have even gone on to outlive the Marxist state he help to found; the Soviet Union. The name Lenin still reverberates around the world, and yet “Lenin” is not even his real name. He was born Vladimir Ilyich Ulyanov, the name Lenin was just the word he used to attach to his ideology, Lenin was just the brand that he developed as he attempted to make good on his promise to export Leninism all over the world. Inside you will read about... ✓ The Birth of Revolution ✓ Lenin’s Honeymoon in Exile ✓ Lenin’s Blank Check ✓ Dealing with Monarchist Filth ✓ Saving Face ✓ Voice of a Nation ✓ Russia Holds its Breath And much more! The man that came to be known as Vladimir Lenin almost single-handedly sparked communist revolution in Russia and he very nearly brought his brand of Marxism to the rest of the world. What drove him to do this? Where did he derive such an immense desire for societal change? This book serves to examine the landscape that brought such a pivotal figure to such prominence, examining all of the catalysts, from personal, to national, that led the man known simply as “Lenin” down his inexorable path of revolution. Series Revolutionaries Book 4
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August 4, 2021
I am always in awe of hourly history for creating these biographies which are so concise and yet too informative. Here also one can witness some interesting information which might not be known by all. As a whole its beey gripping and keeps the attention of the reader for continuous period.
July 9, 2019
Like many more such biographies brought about Hourly History, this too is quite informative and without any bias. It also brings forth certain lesser known aspects of Lenin. His relationship with Stalin is one such aspect.
September 4, 2021
What he really cared about was his state-building project, NOT Communism.
That's him all right:
- A lie told often enough becomes the truth.
- Freedom in capitalist society always remains about the same as it was in ancient Greek republics: Freedom for slave owners.
- The oppressed are allowed once every few years to decide which particular representatives of the oppressing class are to represent and repress them.
- While the State exists there can be no freedom; when there is freedom there will be no State.
Not complete freedom or "chaos," but relatively good enough freedom must be allowed to encourage the people to be satisfied and productive as far as it doesn't sabotage the social stability and order for the people's safety, so that we can focus on our living.
(Kindle Ed. p. 39)
Lenin’s body was then moved once again, this time to a giant mausoleum, where thousands more devoted mourners passed through to pay their respects. Despite Lenin’s previously professed wish to be buried in a cemetery plot next to his mother, at the closing of the funeral services, Lenin was immediately embalmed and then preserved in a special process of mummification that still remains shrouded in mystery to this very day...Since 1924, the Soviet Union and then the post-Soviet Russian state have kept Vladimir Lenin’s corpse frozen in time at the price of about 13 million rubles (198,000 U.S.D.) a year.
What was he, a real "Communist" or the Tsar of Tsars?
(Kindle Ed. p. 43)
...Lenin was attempting to use all of the power at his command in order to force a better life onto others. It sounds like a bizarre contradiction, but from the beginning, Lenin had developed the belief that the general public was simply just too stupid to know what its own best interest was. Over the years he had developed a kind of warped paternalistic view of larger society, believing that he knew what was best for it, and could only institute his grand vision of utopian paradise on the masses through force.
What this man believed and said was wise and correct. It is just that he chose the way based on one of these imperfect ideologies, and he knew the truth as we see he himself didn't trust the ideology he claimed to be his principle and practiced its opposite to turn the tide around for his failing nation-building project.
Yet, like he said and believed, after all, always, the conclusion is that we need "an" iron fist with "good" will.
If ever possible, the New World for future United Humanity must be built upon no an'y -ism, but only upon "goodness without any prism."
“If Socialism can only be realized when the intellectual development of all people permits it, then we shall not see Socialism for at least five hundred years.” —Vladimir Lenin
I know what he's talking about, although it is sad that this wise man's ideology was no other than "Leninism," nothing more and nothing less.
You "Communist" folks really believe the man cared about your dear "Communism" at all? What he really cared about was his state-building project. He just used the ideology to win the support from the desperate people of Russian Empire. There was NEVER the "real" Utop'ian Comm'un-ism in the USSR!
(Kindle Ed. p 29)
...Lenin decided that something had to be down to improve the Russian economy. In hopes of staving off further rebellion Lenin instituted what was known as the “New Economic Policy” (NEP) which would pass into law in April of 1921. The NEP brought about an astonishing reversal of communist policy, and even allowed limited private enterprise, giving peasant farmers the opportunity to sell their own produce for profit. Lenin referred to these measures as a “strategic retreat, ” and it did much to jumpstart what had been a failing Russian economy, even though it contradicted communist ideology. Yet by the end of 1921, this was the exact quandary that Lenin had found himself in. He was, in effect, suspending communist ideology in order to save the communist system...
typo: ...something had to be "done" to improve the Russian economy...
There are some typos, but not that many, and they don't really disturb our reading.
That's him all right:
- A lie told often enough becomes the truth.
- Freedom in capitalist society always remains about the same as it was in ancient Greek republics: Freedom for slave owners.
- The oppressed are allowed once every few years to decide which particular representatives of the oppressing class are to represent and repress them.
- While the State exists there can be no freedom; when there is freedom there will be no State.
Not complete freedom or "chaos," but relatively good enough freedom must be allowed to encourage the people to be satisfied and productive as far as it doesn't sabotage the social stability and order for the people's safety, so that we can focus on our living.
(Kindle Ed. p. 39)
Lenin’s body was then moved once again, this time to a giant mausoleum, where thousands more devoted mourners passed through to pay their respects. Despite Lenin’s previously professed wish to be buried in a cemetery plot next to his mother, at the closing of the funeral services, Lenin was immediately embalmed and then preserved in a special process of mummification that still remains shrouded in mystery to this very day...Since 1924, the Soviet Union and then the post-Soviet Russian state have kept Vladimir Lenin’s corpse frozen in time at the price of about 13 million rubles (198,000 U.S.D.) a year.
What was he, a real "Communist" or the Tsar of Tsars?
(Kindle Ed. p. 43)
...Lenin was attempting to use all of the power at his command in order to force a better life onto others. It sounds like a bizarre contradiction, but from the beginning, Lenin had developed the belief that the general public was simply just too stupid to know what its own best interest was. Over the years he had developed a kind of warped paternalistic view of larger society, believing that he knew what was best for it, and could only institute his grand vision of utopian paradise on the masses through force.
What this man believed and said was wise and correct. It is just that he chose the way based on one of these imperfect ideologies, and he knew the truth as we see he himself didn't trust the ideology he claimed to be his principle and practiced its opposite to turn the tide around for his failing nation-building project.
Yet, like he said and believed, after all, always, the conclusion is that we need "an" iron fist with "good" will.
If ever possible, the New World for future United Humanity must be built upon no an'y -ism, but only upon "goodness without any prism."
“If Socialism can only be realized when the intellectual development of all people permits it, then we shall not see Socialism for at least five hundred years.” —Vladimir Lenin
I know what he's talking about, although it is sad that this wise man's ideology was no other than "Leninism," nothing more and nothing less.
You "Communist" folks really believe the man cared about your dear "Communism" at all? What he really cared about was his state-building project. He just used the ideology to win the support from the desperate people of Russian Empire. There was NEVER the "real" Utop'ian Comm'un-ism in the USSR!
(Kindle Ed. p 29)
...Lenin decided that something had to be down to improve the Russian economy. In hopes of staving off further rebellion Lenin instituted what was known as the “New Economic Policy” (NEP) which would pass into law in April of 1921. The NEP brought about an astonishing reversal of communist policy, and even allowed limited private enterprise, giving peasant farmers the opportunity to sell their own produce for profit. Lenin referred to these measures as a “strategic retreat, ” and it did much to jumpstart what had been a failing Russian economy, even though it contradicted communist ideology. Yet by the end of 1921, this was the exact quandary that Lenin had found himself in. He was, in effect, suspending communist ideology in order to save the communist system...
typo: ...something had to be "done" to improve the Russian economy...
There are some typos, but not that many, and they don't really disturb our reading.
November 18, 2022
Vladimir Lenin is known for introducing communism to Russia. Vladimir Ilyich Ulyanov was born in Simbirsk, Russia on 22 April 1870. His father, who "opened up about 400 schools and oversaw the education of over 20,000 pupils," died when Lenin was only sixteen years old. In 1887, Lenin's brother Alexander, "a brilliant academic enrolled at Saint Petersburg University," was caught with a bomb and arrested then executed on May 8, 1887, by hanging, as were four other co-conspirators. In August of that year Vladimir entered Law School but was later expelled for his involvement in a student protest. Eventually Lenin was able to return and graduate.
Lenin's 'political' involvement led to his sentence in 1897... living in a hut in the Northern Wastelands of Siberia. Devoted follower Nadezhda Krupskaya joined Lenin in 1898, being transferred from her prison cell of two years, in the cold harshness of Siberia. She had claimed to be Lenin’s fiancé. Lenin and Nadezhda were subsequently married on July 10th, 1898, in a Siberian Church. "Lenin set to work translating vast tracts of Socialist literature. Lenin took his time to painstakingly prepare full interpretations from English and other European languages directly into the Russian dialect."
In 1900 the couple returned from exile, eventually settling in Germany and continued with 'Marxist' political activities. After learning of 'Bloody Sunday' protests of January 1905, "Lenin returned to Russia where he implored the Bolsheviks to capitalize upon the unrest and use it to spark a larger revolution in which Marxist ideals could be implemented... he passed out pamphlets that encouraged violence against authority figures. The radical tracts he distributed were shockingly blunt in their advice, with Lenin giving detailed instructions on how to kill police officers, and generally guided the reader on a variety of ways to cause mayhem and harm."
1917 proved a pivotal year for Lenin. On "February 23rd, 1917, a mass of enraged and desperate Russians filled the streets of St. Petersburg demanding change... their desire to overthrow the Tsarist regime... Fearing that he would soon be thrown out of office by an angry, uncontrollable mob, Tsar Nicholas II decided to beat them to the punch by abdicating." Lenin soon took the position as Chairman of this council, the supreme authority in Russia. WWI proved another time of endless action for Lenin, including the elimination of the members of the Romanov royal family.
By 1921 anti-communism uprisings spread throughout "Siberia, Tambov, Kronstandt, and other vast swathes of Russian territory." In April of that year, Lenin instituted the 'New Economic Policy' which was "an astonishing reversal of communist policy, and even allowed limited private enterprise, giving peasant farmers the opportunity to sell their own produce for profit."
Lenin's health declined, which included debilitating strokes, leaving him paralyzed on his right side. He died on January 21, 1924, with his wife Krupskaya by his side.
These brief biographies can help the reader in their decision to pursue the topic at hand with more lengthy academic works.
- Excerpt:
Lenin began to write lengthy essays and propaganda tracts that encouraged the common soldiers of all the nations involved to rebel. He attempted to turn the war into one of class conflict, hoping that the poor, who were being forced to fight the battles of the rich, would decide to turn their weapons back on the capitalist class.
- Vladimir Lenin quotes from this work:
“Give us a child for 8 years and it will be a Bolshevik forever.”
“Freedom in capitalist society always remains about the same as it was in ancient Greek republics: Freedom for slave owners.”
“There are no morals in politics; there is only expedience. A scoundrel may be of use to us just because he is a scoundrel.”
“A revolution is impossible without a revolutionary situation; furthermore, not every revolutionary situation leads to revolution.”
“One man with a gun can control 100 without one.”
“The best way to destroy the capitalist system is to debauch the currency.”
“While the State exists, there can be no freedom; when there is freedom there will be no State.”
“The oppressed are allowed once every few years to decide which particular representatives of the oppressing class are to represent and repress them.”
“A lie told often enough becomes the truth.”
Lenin's 'political' involvement led to his sentence in 1897... living in a hut in the Northern Wastelands of Siberia. Devoted follower Nadezhda Krupskaya joined Lenin in 1898, being transferred from her prison cell of two years, in the cold harshness of Siberia. She had claimed to be Lenin’s fiancé. Lenin and Nadezhda were subsequently married on July 10th, 1898, in a Siberian Church. "Lenin set to work translating vast tracts of Socialist literature. Lenin took his time to painstakingly prepare full interpretations from English and other European languages directly into the Russian dialect."
In 1900 the couple returned from exile, eventually settling in Germany and continued with 'Marxist' political activities. After learning of 'Bloody Sunday' protests of January 1905, "Lenin returned to Russia where he implored the Bolsheviks to capitalize upon the unrest and use it to spark a larger revolution in which Marxist ideals could be implemented... he passed out pamphlets that encouraged violence against authority figures. The radical tracts he distributed were shockingly blunt in their advice, with Lenin giving detailed instructions on how to kill police officers, and generally guided the reader on a variety of ways to cause mayhem and harm."
1917 proved a pivotal year for Lenin. On "February 23rd, 1917, a mass of enraged and desperate Russians filled the streets of St. Petersburg demanding change... their desire to overthrow the Tsarist regime... Fearing that he would soon be thrown out of office by an angry, uncontrollable mob, Tsar Nicholas II decided to beat them to the punch by abdicating." Lenin soon took the position as Chairman of this council, the supreme authority in Russia. WWI proved another time of endless action for Lenin, including the elimination of the members of the Romanov royal family.
By 1921 anti-communism uprisings spread throughout "Siberia, Tambov, Kronstandt, and other vast swathes of Russian territory." In April of that year, Lenin instituted the 'New Economic Policy' which was "an astonishing reversal of communist policy, and even allowed limited private enterprise, giving peasant farmers the opportunity to sell their own produce for profit."
Lenin's health declined, which included debilitating strokes, leaving him paralyzed on his right side. He died on January 21, 1924, with his wife Krupskaya by his side.
These brief biographies can help the reader in their decision to pursue the topic at hand with more lengthy academic works.
- Excerpt:
Lenin began to write lengthy essays and propaganda tracts that encouraged the common soldiers of all the nations involved to rebel. He attempted to turn the war into one of class conflict, hoping that the poor, who were being forced to fight the battles of the rich, would decide to turn their weapons back on the capitalist class.
- Vladimir Lenin quotes from this work:
“Give us a child for 8 years and it will be a Bolshevik forever.”
“Freedom in capitalist society always remains about the same as it was in ancient Greek republics: Freedom for slave owners.”
“There are no morals in politics; there is only expedience. A scoundrel may be of use to us just because he is a scoundrel.”
“A revolution is impossible without a revolutionary situation; furthermore, not every revolutionary situation leads to revolution.”
“One man with a gun can control 100 without one.”
“The best way to destroy the capitalist system is to debauch the currency.”
“While the State exists, there can be no freedom; when there is freedom there will be no State.”
“The oppressed are allowed once every few years to decide which particular representatives of the oppressing class are to represent and repress them.”
“A lie told often enough becomes the truth.”
May 14, 2017
“While a state exists there can be no freedom; where there is freedom, there is no state.”
Vladimir Lenin
Vladimir Ilyich Ulyanov was born in the town of Simbirsk, Russia on April 22, 1870. He was born into the wealthy middle-class family, the family led a comfortable life; unlike a vast majority of their countrymen. Vladimir’s older brother, Alexander was executed for an unsuccessful bombing attempt, possibly with the tsar as the desired target. This event had a dramatic and lasting effect on the young high school student, Vladimir. After graduation, he applied for admittance to the University of St. Petersburg, his brother, Alexander’s alma mater and was promptly rejected. He eventually gained entrance to the Kazan University, where he studies law. As a student, Vladimir was introduced to the revolutionary elements and was promptly dismissed from the school. He went to his mother’s house in Kazan and immersed himself in the works of Karl Marx, Friedrich Engels, and Nikolai Chernyshevsky. This last writer, according to Lenin, was the true catalyst for his transformation.
He was eventually, through the tenacious efforts of his mother, admitted into the University of St. Petersburg where he finally graduated with a degree in law. In February of 1894, he met Nadezhda Krupskaya, a local school teacher; she soon became one of his most devoted followers. Trouble was to raise its head once again and he was arrested and sentenced to a three-year term of exile in Siberia. In May of 1898, Nadezhda joined him in exile; they were married on July 10, 1898. While in exile he began to write a few of his treatises, including the lengthy “Development of Capitalism in Russia,” under the pen name Vladimir Llin; which was eventually transformed to Lenin.
This is the tale of a man with a vision and the burning drive to see it come to fruition. Possessing the ultimate revolutionary spirit, I see Lenin in the same light as Che’ Guevara, a man always in search of the next revolution. Regardless of what one may think of communist ideology, the Soviet Union, and the totalitarian government that remains there today, it can’t be successfully argued or denied that Lenin’ s dream and actions to rid Russia of the landed “bourgeoisie” was nothing short of masterful. This is a short history of a remarkably determined man.
Vladimir Lenin
Vladimir Ilyich Ulyanov was born in the town of Simbirsk, Russia on April 22, 1870. He was born into the wealthy middle-class family, the family led a comfortable life; unlike a vast majority of their countrymen. Vladimir’s older brother, Alexander was executed for an unsuccessful bombing attempt, possibly with the tsar as the desired target. This event had a dramatic and lasting effect on the young high school student, Vladimir. After graduation, he applied for admittance to the University of St. Petersburg, his brother, Alexander’s alma mater and was promptly rejected. He eventually gained entrance to the Kazan University, where he studies law. As a student, Vladimir was introduced to the revolutionary elements and was promptly dismissed from the school. He went to his mother’s house in Kazan and immersed himself in the works of Karl Marx, Friedrich Engels, and Nikolai Chernyshevsky. This last writer, according to Lenin, was the true catalyst for his transformation.
He was eventually, through the tenacious efforts of his mother, admitted into the University of St. Petersburg where he finally graduated with a degree in law. In February of 1894, he met Nadezhda Krupskaya, a local school teacher; she soon became one of his most devoted followers. Trouble was to raise its head once again and he was arrested and sentenced to a three-year term of exile in Siberia. In May of 1898, Nadezhda joined him in exile; they were married on July 10, 1898. While in exile he began to write a few of his treatises, including the lengthy “Development of Capitalism in Russia,” under the pen name Vladimir Llin; which was eventually transformed to Lenin.
This is the tale of a man with a vision and the burning drive to see it come to fruition. Possessing the ultimate revolutionary spirit, I see Lenin in the same light as Che’ Guevara, a man always in search of the next revolution. Regardless of what one may think of communist ideology, the Soviet Union, and the totalitarian government that remains there today, it can’t be successfully argued or denied that Lenin’ s dream and actions to rid Russia of the landed “bourgeoisie” was nothing short of masterful. This is a short history of a remarkably determined man.
November 5, 2019
It is shocking to hear that Vladimir Lenin thought the populace was too stupid to know what was good for them. And yet, Russians admire his to this day. I would have liked to have had some inkling from the author why the Russians praise a man who thought so little of them.
Thank you for explaining the term 'Bolshevism' because it is a more important term than I surmised from past readings. This work did not address the issue-thought-belief of some that Stalin poisoned Lenin. I've always been curious about the truth of that rumor. Certainly, after the description of the rocky relationship between Lenin and Stalin, it seems possible. Lenin died before he could remove Stalin from office (and we all know how badly that turned out).
Probably the most fascinating fact from this book is the knowledge that Russians spend almost $200,000 per year to keep Lenin mummified, so he can continue to be viewed by the populace. I have 2 questions: (1) Why does the population want to see a man that has been dead so many years? and (2) Why is it so important to keep Lenin above ground? Great reading; I couldn't put it aside until I'd finished it.
Thank you for explaining the term 'Bolshevism' because it is a more important term than I surmised from past readings. This work did not address the issue-thought-belief of some that Stalin poisoned Lenin. I've always been curious about the truth of that rumor. Certainly, after the description of the rocky relationship between Lenin and Stalin, it seems possible. Lenin died before he could remove Stalin from office (and we all know how badly that turned out).
Probably the most fascinating fact from this book is the knowledge that Russians spend almost $200,000 per year to keep Lenin mummified, so he can continue to be viewed by the populace. I have 2 questions: (1) Why does the population want to see a man that has been dead so many years? and (2) Why is it so important to keep Lenin above ground? Great reading; I couldn't put it aside until I'd finished it.
July 25, 2019
How Little I Knew Before Reading His Bio!
The image I had of Lenin was not what I learned before I read this bio, not that he was a great man; he was not. Lenin didn’t really want total control of Russia. He actually thought the working class were just too stupid to know what was in their best interests. He maintained this belief even when socialism proved not to be economically successful. His foresight was bad in that regard, but not in his thinking that Stalin was too radical and should be removed. Unfortunately, Lenin died after a succession of strokes before he could remove Stalin, who became the ruthless dictator at the shooting end of a gun and who immortalized Lenin by keeping his dead body on parade though Lenin would never have desired that. Very interesting!
The image I had of Lenin was not what I learned before I read this bio, not that he was a great man; he was not. Lenin didn’t really want total control of Russia. He actually thought the working class were just too stupid to know what was in their best interests. He maintained this belief even when socialism proved not to be economically successful. His foresight was bad in that regard, but not in his thinking that Stalin was too radical and should be removed. Unfortunately, Lenin died after a succession of strokes before he could remove Stalin, who became the ruthless dictator at the shooting end of a gun and who immortalized Lenin by keeping his dead body on parade though Lenin would never have desired that. Very interesting!
September 14, 2019
The average guy is too stupid to know what’s good for him
Lenin had developed the belief that the general public was simply just too stupid to know what its own best interest was. Over the years he had developed a kind of warped paternalistic view of larger society, believing that he knew what was best for it, and could only institute his grand vision of utopian paradise on the masses through force.
Lenin had developed the belief that the general public was simply just too stupid to know what its own best interest was. Over the years he had developed a kind of warped paternalistic view of larger society, believing that he knew what was best for it, and could only institute his grand vision of utopian paradise on the masses through force.
August 6, 2017
Supreme.
For the first book I finished reading on Amazon, I LOVED IT. He embedded his own opinions in it, but it's not frequent, which I like. I enjoyed this book overall. The only reason I didn't give a 5 was because there could be even better Hourly History books. I'm about to read some more.
For the first book I finished reading on Amazon, I LOVED IT. He embedded his own opinions in it, but it's not frequent, which I like. I enjoyed this book overall. The only reason I didn't give a 5 was because there could be even better Hourly History books. I'm about to read some more.
April 5, 2020
I love this brief biographies. The authors manage to get a lot of information into a small package. That said, I learned a lot about Lenin and it jogged my memory of when I studied Russian history in high school. A good read for anyone who is interested in world history and the roots of the east's political history.
October 19, 2021
Short Bio
This short biography of Lenin will leave you more curious about the man and the Russian Revolution he led. Still admired and honored in post-Soviet Russia, the complex and often contradictory approaches to governance are the primary underlying theme. An interesting introduction to a legend in Russian history.
This short biography of Lenin will leave you more curious about the man and the Russian Revolution he led. Still admired and honored in post-Soviet Russia, the complex and often contradictory approaches to governance are the primary underlying theme. An interesting introduction to a legend in Russian history.
February 9, 2020
Basic but worth reading
Clearly written and neutral in tone. The driving passion of Lenin was social change, but little attention to human limitations. As long as there is any injustice anywhere the state will endure. Contrary to Marx, the state will never wither away.
Clearly written and neutral in tone. The driving passion of Lenin was social change, but little attention to human limitations. As long as there is any injustice anywhere the state will endure. Contrary to Marx, the state will never wither away.
January 31, 2021
If you want to know about Lenin, this book is one such which does not contain inherent bias and you can finish this within an hour which serves the purpose of a reader. You will also get to know some amazing facts about Lenin which will keep you involved in this book.
September 20, 2021
A stunning introduction to Lenin
This book is a through biography of
the Revolutionary leader detailed in how events led him and shaped him to change a nation and impact the world
This book is a through biography of
the Revolutionary leader detailed in how events led him and shaped him to change a nation and impact the world
April 13, 2022
Absolutely great summary of Lenin his life and beliefs.
I was only disappointed in that it fell short of explaining why the population was so happy with him. Enough so that his body is frozen and viewed annualy
I was only disappointed in that it fell short of explaining why the population was so happy with him. Enough so that his body is frozen and viewed annualy
January 1, 2024
A very quick read, not well written but great on information
A great way to learn or just refresh your memory. I've learned alot from many of these books. Lots of topics, biographies in this Hour History series.
A great way to learn or just refresh your memory. I've learned alot from many of these books. Lots of topics, biographies in this Hour History series.
April 28, 2024
I have purchased and read several books attributed to Hourly History and Captivating History.
These books are not a deep dive into their subjects but an overview. They are inexpensive, a quick read and an appetizer for a more in depth read if the reader is so inclined. I like them.
These books are not a deep dive into their subjects but an overview. They are inexpensive, a quick read and an appetizer for a more in depth read if the reader is so inclined. I like them.
November 30, 2024
Informative
Though obviously not exhaustive, this short book helped me go from having the vaguest motion of who Lenin was to a basic understanding of the broad strokes of his life and works.
Though obviously not exhaustive, this short book helped me go from having the vaguest motion of who Lenin was to a basic understanding of the broad strokes of his life and works.
December 24, 2017
Simple
Very brief and short life details of Lenin
If you want to have fast understanding might be useful for general culture
Very brief and short life details of Lenin
If you want to have fast understanding might be useful for general culture
May 20, 2018
Gr8
Writer was clear about his views on Lenin which seems to be in the favour of the book. Good work
Writer was clear about his views on Lenin which seems to be in the favour of the book. Good work
July 21, 2019
Helpful
It helped me understand some of early communist history and it's start. Read Che and want to read Stalin nexr.
It helped me understand some of early communist history and it's start. Read Che and want to read Stalin nexr.
April 30, 2020
When you say Lenin only had people killed to protect his"vision", you lose me.o
April 27, 2021
Good read
Instead of allowing readers to reach their own judgment and conclusion, author jumps out making too many comments here and there.
Instead of allowing readers to reach their own judgment and conclusion, author jumps out making too many comments here and there.
July 13, 2021
Interesting read
April 20, 2024
Good one
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January 3, 2024
This series is great for quick looks at a myriad of topics. This one on Lenin didn't disappoint.
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