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Bantam (1959), Edition: 4th printing, Paperback, 303 pages
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A brief, simple, and straightforward account of the Russian revolution in 1917 and the events that led up to it. Alan Moorehead, a native of Australia, was the first recipient of the Duff Cooper Memorial Award, which was presented to him in 1956 by Sir Winston Churchill.
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LibraryThing member TBergen
A good general history of the Russian Revolution, from the last years of Nicholas to the Bolshevik triumph. Very readable, even a quick read, with enough detail to be interesting and provide a good history without getting caught up in unimportant side issues. It may be outdated - it's from 1954 and
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presumably more detail has emerged that might slightly change or amplify some of the events - but as a general history it stands up well. If this is a topic that interests you as a casual matter, then this is definitely a solid choice. Show Less
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1958
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