The Bolshevik revolution and Russian Civil War

"The Bolshevik Revolution remains one of the most important events of modern history. It reshaped the political, social, and economic structure of one of the world's great powers and had enormous international impact. This work brings together a rich, readable account that will help students to understand the event and its significance, as well as ready-reference materials for student research.

Six topical essays, a timeline of events, 12 lengthy biographical profiles of key players, and the text of 32 key documents provide a wealth of information on this seminal event in world history. An annotated bibliography guides the reader to appropriate works for further research. This work is an excellent introduction to the Bolshevik Revolution for the student and interested reader."--BOOK JACKET.