The Russian Revolution Book by Sheila Fitzpatrick (English)

The Russian Revolution by Sheila Fitzpatrick is a concise and authoritative account of the 1917 Bolshevik Revolution and its aftermath. Drawing on newly accessible Soviet archives and recent Russian publications, Fitzpatrick presents a gripping narrative of a Marxist revolution intended to transform the world but which brought immense suffering to the Russian people. The book examines the revolution's origins, its unfolding events, and the subsequent rise of Stalinism, offering insights into the complexities and contradictions of revolutionary change. This work is an essential resource for students and scholars seeking to understand the profound impact of the Russian Revolution on the 20th century.