Description
| Product ID: | 9780415206495 |
| Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
| Country of Manufacture: | GB |
| Series: | Routledge Historical Biographies |
| Title: | Lenin |
| Subtitle: | A Revolutionary Life |
| Authors: | Author: Christopher Read |
| Page Count: | 332 |
| Subjects: | Biography: historical, political and military, Biography: historical, political & military, European history, History, Political leaders and leadership, European history, 20th century history: c 1900 to c 2000, Political leaders & leadership, Russia, 20th century |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating Lenin was an enigmatic leader, a resolute and audacious politician who had an immense impact on twentieth century history. This biography is a fascinating and reliable introduction to one of the key figures of the post-Tsarist Russia and the revolution. From a highly distinguished author on the subject, this biography is an excellent scholarly introduction to one of the key figures of the Russian Revolution and post-Tsarist Russia. Not only does it make use of archive material made newly available in the glasnost and post-Soviet eras, it re-examines traditional sources as well, providing an original interpretation of Lenin''s life and historical importance. Focal points of this study are:
A prominent figure at the forefront of debates on the Russian revolution, Read makes sure that Lenin remains in his place as a highly influential and significant figure of the recent past. |
| Imprint Name: | Routledge |
| Publisher Name: | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2005-04-29 |
