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    A People's Tragedy: A History of the Russian Revolution by Orlando Figes

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    • Publisher: Penguin Group (USA)
    • Pub. Date: March 1998
    • ISBN-13: 9780140243642
    • Sales Rank: 93,926
    • 923pp
     
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    Synopsis

    It is history on an epic yet human scale. Vast in scope, exhaustive in original research, written with passion, narrative skill, and human sympathy, A PeopleÆs Tragedy is a profound account of the Russian Revolution for a new generation. Many consider the Russian Revolution to be the most significant event of the twentieth century. Distinguished scholar Orlando Figes presents a panorama of Russian society on the eve of that revolution, and then narrates the story of how these social forces were violently erased. Within the broad stokes of war and revolution are miniature histories of individuals, in which Figes follows the main playersÆ fortunes as they saw their hopes die and their world crash into ruins. Unlike previous accounts that trace the origins of the revolution to overreaching political forces and ideals, Figes argues that the failure of democracy in 1917 was deeply rooted in Russian culture and social history and that what had started as a peopleÆs revolution contained the seeds of its degeneration into violence and dictatorship. A PeopleÆs Tragedy is a masterful and original synthesis by a mature scholar, presented in a compelling and accessibly human narrative.

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    Customer Rating for this product is 5 out of 5 Spectacular and Enthralling
    A reviewer, someone very interested in history., 11/25/2005

    The author gives fascinating insight to those interested in how this horrific event evolved from the autocratic leadership of the tsars ruling Russia for 300 years. The movement ostensibly geared toward the betterment of the people resulting in a nation at war with itself is thoroughly depicted in this detailed description of the 20th century's first great tragedy. This book is a must read for all those interested in the ins and outs of all facets of this epoch tragedy.

    Also recommended: Stalin, The Court of the Red Tsar.

    Customer Rating for this product is 5 out of 5 Simply the best book ever on the Russian Revolution
    Dr. John D. Eigenauer (jeigenauer@yahoo.com) , A reviewer, 06/30/2003

    Far and away the best book ever written on the Russian Revolution. It is exceptionally well written and researched.