The Aftermath of the Russian Revolution

by Kathlyn Gay

Book Overview

'situation serious. Anarchy in the capital. Government paralyzed,'' read a telegram to Russian Czar Nicholas II, 1917. This telegram came too late for Nicholas to prevent the massive revolution that overthrew his dynasty that established the rule of the Communist Soviets in Russia. Under its leaders, Vladimir Lenin and Josef Stalin, the Communist government was repressive and violent. the government forced people out of their homes, created famines...

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0822590921
• ISBN13: 9780822590927
• Release Date: January 2009
• Publisher: Twentyfirst Century Books
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.8" x 8.6"
• Age Range: 14 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 9 to 12