The History of the Russian Revolution Vol-III

THE HISTORY OF THE RUSSIAN REVOLUTION Vol. III: The triumph of the Soviets This book offers an unparalleled account of one of the most pivotal and hotly debated events in world history. It reveals, from the perspective of one of its central actors, the revolution's profoundly democratic, emancipatory character. In this third volume Trotsky unveils the last months of the revolution, facing great historical moments such as the capture of the Winter Palace and the Bolsheviks' rise to power. It is an exciting chronicle and at the same time a historical document of extraordinary value. Bi Classics also published part 1 and 2 of this fundamental political and historical work. "During the first two months of 1917 Russia was still a Romanov monarchy. Eight months later the Bolsheviks stood at the helm. They were little known to anybody when the year began, and their leaders were still under indictment for state treason when they came to power. You will not find another such sharp turn in history especially if you remember that it involves a nation of 150 million people. It is clear that the events of 1917, whatever you think of them, deserve study." (L. Trotsky)