{"product_id":"war-and-revolution-in-russia-1914-22-the-collapse-of-tsarism-and-the-establishment-of-soviet-power-hardcover","title":"War and Revolution in Russia, 1914-22: The Collapse of Tsarism and the Establishment of Soviet Power - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eChristopher Read\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis essential introduction synthesises the wealth of new material available on the Russian Revolution into a clear overview which is ideal for beginners. Leading expert Christopher Read treats the period 1914-22 as a whole in order to contextualise and better understand the events of 1917 and their impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe First World War unleashed a powerful, transforming, destructive storm across the European continent. Its consequences were felt as harshly in Russia as anywhere else in the world. A spiral of chaos and violence erupted, continuing to reign throughout years of revolution and civil war. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLeading expert Christopher Read presents a cutting-edge, highly readable introduction to Russia's crisis years. Read synthesises a wealth of newly available material and treats the period 1914-22 as a whole in order to contextualise and better understand the events of 1917 and their impact. As he examines the multiple revolutions, Read asks how and why the Bolsheviks were able to survive the storm, eventually taking over the world's largest country.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCHRISTOPHER READ is Professor of Twentieth-Century European History at the University of Warwick, UK.\u003cbr\u003eCHRISTOPHER READ is Professor of Twentieth-Century European History at the University of Warwick, UK.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 264\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 8.6 x 5.7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 22, 2013\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47460600119474,"sku":"9780230239852","price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/5ce52f2a373deecac36df98bfaaed7fb.webp?v=1778926002","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/war-and-revolution-in-russia-1914-22-the-collapse-of-tsarism-and-the-establishment-of-soviet-power-hardcover","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}