Lenin: A Revolutionary Life

by Christopher Read

From a highly distinguished author on the subject, this biography is an excellent scholarly introduction to one of the key figures of the Russian Revolution and post-Tsarist Russia. Not only does it make use of archive material made newly available in the glasnost and post-Soviet eras, it re-examines traditional sources as well, providing an original interpretation of Lenin's life and historical importance.

Focal points of this study are:

Lenin's revolutionary ascetic personality how he exploited culture, education and propaganda his relationship to Marxism his changing class analysis of Russia his 'populist' instincts.

A prominent figure at the forefront of debates on the Russian revolution, Read makes sure that Lenin remains in his place as a highly influential and significant figure of the recent past.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415206499
• ISBN13: 9780415206495
• Release Date: April 2005
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 332 Pages
• Weight: 2.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.2" x 7.8"