{"title":"Iain McKay","description":"\u003cp\u003eDive into the compelling works of Iain McKay, an esteemed author noted for his insightful contributions to the fields of history and military studies. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for uncovering the layers of the past, McKay offers readers a profound understanding of historical events and the social dynamics that shaped them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong McKay's notable works is \u003cem\u003eThe Unknown Revolution\u003c\/em\u003e, a meticulously researched piece that sheds light on lesser-known yet significant revolutions. His writing not only presents well-documented facts but also engages readers with its narrative flair, making complex historical events accessible and intriguing to a broad audience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a history enthusiast or a newcomer to military history, Iain McKay's books provide an engaging and informative exploration of pivotal moments in history. Discover the intricacies of past revolutions and military strategies, brought to life with clarity and depth by this exceptional author.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-unknown-revolution-by-iain-mckay-9781629635774","title":"The Unknown Revolution","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the untold story of the Russian Revolution: its antecedents, its far-reaching changes, its betrayal by Bolshevik terror, and the massive resistance of non-Bolshevik revolutionaries. This in-depth, eyewitness history written by Voline, an outspoken activist in the Russian Revolution, is accompanied by a biography of the author by Rudolf Rocker and a contemporary introduction by anarchist historian Iain McKay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSignificant attention is given to what the author describes as \"struggles for the real Social Revolution\"; that is, the uprising of the sailors and workers of Kronstadt in 1921, and the peasant movement that Nestor Makhno led in Ukraine. These movements, which sought to defend the social revolution from destruction by the politicians, provide important material for a clearer understanding of both the original objectives of the Russian Revolution and the problems with which all revolutions with far-reaching social objectives have to contend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing on the revolutionary press of the time, Voline reveals the deep cleavage between the objectives of the libertarians and those of the Bolsheviks, differences which the latter \"resolved\" by ruthlessly eliminating all who stood in their way in the struggle for power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis edition is a translation of the full text of \u003cem\u003eLa Revolution inconnue\u003c\/em\u003e, originally published in French in 1947. It reinstates material omitted from earlier English-language editions and reproduces the complete text of the original volumes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46851574595820,"sku":"9781629635774","price":69.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/94cd51848bc311c7ba9547408bbf0bb3.jpg?v=1759169052"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/iain-mckay.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}