The Russian Revolution: A Very Short Introduction

• Only introduction to the Russian Revolution to be written after the fall of Communism
• New sources and archives made available since the fall of Communism are used as sources in Smith's introduction making most up-to date introduction available
• Concise, accessible, and illustrated introduction to key moment in Soviet history
• Treats all aspects and effects of the revolution, from political to social and economic developments
• Controversial new perspectives, indicating the Bolsheviks had real choices and their decisions helped bring about Stalinism.

Readership: General readers interested in the political developments, human history, and economic changes of this time, or in the history of communism. Students of Soviet and Russian history, European history and political developments and social history.

S. A. Smith, Professor of History, University of Essex

1: The February Revolution and Provisional Government
2: Social Polarization and the Crisis of Power
3: Politics in the Civil War
4: Society and Economy in the Civil War
5: NEP Economy and Politics
6: NEP Culture and Society
Conclusion