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A People's Tragedy

The Russian Revolution โ€“ centenary edition with new introduction
By Orlando Figes
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A People's Tragedy by Orlando Figes is a comprehensive exploration of the Russian Revolution, delving into the social, political, and cultural upheaval that transformed Russia between 1891 and 1924. Figes examines the lives of both prominent figures and ordinary individuals, weaving their experiences into a broader narrative of change and devastation. The book offers a detailed account of how various factors contributed to the collapse of the Russian Empire and the rise of the Soviet regime.
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This book may appeal to you if you're fascinated by in-depth analyses of historical upheavals, particularly the Russian Revolution. It offers a sweeping narrative, blending personal stories with broader political currents, making it not just informative but also a compelling read for those interested in understanding the complexities and human elements of a pivotal moment in history.

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Opening with a panorama of Russian society, from the cloistered world of the Tsar to the brutal life of the peasants, this book follows workers, soldiers, intellectuals and villagers as their world is consumed by revolution and then degenerates into violence and dictatorship.

The unrivalled, definitive history beautifully reissued with a new introduction for the 100th anniversary

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The unrivalled, definitive history beautifully reissued with a new introduction for the 100th anniversary.

Unrivalled in scope and brimming with human drama, A People's Tragedy is the most vivid, moving, and comprehensive history of the Russian Revolution available today.

'A modern masterpiece' โ€” Andrew Marr

'The most moving account of the Russian Revolution since Doctor Zhivago' โ€” Independent

Opening with a panorama of Russian society, from the cloistered world of the Tsar to the brutal life of the peasants, A People's Tragedy follows workers, soldiers, intellectuals, and villagers as their world is consumed by revolution and then degenerates into violence and dictatorship. Drawing on vast original research, Figes conveys above all the shocking experience of the revolution for those who lived it, while providing the clearest and most cogent account of how and why it unfolded.

Illustrated with over 100 photographs and now including a new introduction that reflects on the revolution's centennial legacy, A People's Tragedy is a masterful and definitive record of one of the most important events in modern history.

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Reviews of A Peopleโ€™s Tragedy by Orlando Figes highlight it as a modern masterpiece, praised for its dramatic power, absorbing narrative, and scholarly depth. It is commended for being a moving account of the Russian Revolution, capturing the vast scale and popular unrest during this pivotal period. Reviewers note its balance of analysis and anecdote, making it an engaging and insightful exploration of the events surrounding the fall of the Tsar and the rise of Bolshevism.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781847924513

Publisher: Vintage Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 January 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: The Bodley Head Ltd

Edition: Special edition

Illustration: Over 100 contemporaneous photographs

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 56.0mm

Width: 154.0mm

Height: 235.0mm

Weight: 1205g

Pages: 960

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European History History & Archaeology History & Military Non-Fiction Orlando Figes Penguin Books Russian & Soviet History

About the Author

Orlando Figes is Professor of History at Birkbeck College, University of London. Born in London in 1959, he was previously a Lecturer in History and Fellow of Trinity College, Cambridge. A People's Tragedy received the Wolfson Prize, the NCR Book Award, the W.H. Smith Literary Award, the Longman/History Today Book Prize and the Los Angeles Times Book Prize. He is the author of many other books on Russian history including Natasha's Dance- A Cultural History of Russia, The Whisperers- Private life in Stalin's Russia, Crimea- the Last Crusade and Just Send Me Word- A True Story of Love and Survival in the Gulag.

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