A People's Tragedy
The Russian Revolution, 18911924
by Orlando Figes
Recommended by Simon Sebag Montefiore
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Recommended by 1 source and appears in Russian History, History, and Nonfiction.
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 People's 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 sc...
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Recommended by 1 source and appears in Russian History, History, and Nonfiction.
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Simon Sebag Montefiore
“Here r the best books to understand Russia now fr IvanTerrible Catherine Stalin to Putin.I did this in 2017 but still essential reading: @robertservice00 @orlandofige chris bellamy dominic lieven @anneapplebaum catherine merridale @zygaro @Waterstones”
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