Synopsis
In this second volume of his Lenin trilogy, Robert Service builds on the approach established in the first. He emphasises the extraordinary circumstances in Russia and the world enabling Lenin to come to power in 1917. He also details ways whereby Lenin led a turbulent Bolshevik party and adjusted its policies so as to gain authority in the soviets. Lenin the crafty and pragmatic politican as well as the utopian and merciless class warrior are portrayed.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Review
'Dr Service has made excellent use of freshly available original documents but even without them this book would have been outstanding.' - Susan Walker, International Affairs
'...immensely detailed, scholarly biography....' - Richard Pendry, New Statesman and Society
'Robert Service takes such a most welcome broad view in the second volume of his projected trilogy... For this eagerly awaited end to his labours, all power to the Service elbow.' - Paul Dukes, Times Higher Education Supplement
Synopsis
In this second volume of his Lenin trilogy, Robert Service builds on the approach established in the first. He emphasises the extraordinary circumstances in Russia and the world enabling Lenin to come to power in 1917. He also details ways whereby Lenin led a turbulent Bolshevik party and adjusted its policies so as to gain authority in the soviets. Lenin the crafty and pragmatic politican as well as the utopian and merciless class warrior are portrayed. 'Dr Service has made excellent use of freshly available original documents but even without them this book would have been outstanding' - Susan Walker, International Affairs '...immensely detailed, scholarly biography...' - Richard Pendry, New Statesman and Society 'Robert Service takes such a most welcome broad view in the second volume of his projected trilogy...For this eagerly awaited end to his labours, all power to the Service elbow' - Paul Dukes, Times Higher Education Supplement
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Other Popular Editions of the Same Title
Search results for Lenin: A Political Life: Volume 2: Worlds in Collision
Stock Image
Lenin: A Political Life: Volume 2: Worlds in Collision
Seller: Phatpocket Limited, Waltham Abbey, HERTS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Your purchase helps support Sri Lankan Children's Charity 'The Rainbow Centre'. Ex-library, so some stamps and wear, but in good overall condition. Our donations to The Rainbow Centre have helped provide an education and a safe haven to hundreds of children who live in appalling conditions. Seller Inventory # Z1-C-016-02183
Buy Used
£ 37.22
Shipping:
£ 10.64
From United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Lenin: A Political Life: Volume 2: Worlds in Collision
Seller: Lucky's Textbooks, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: New. Seller Inventory # ABLIING23Feb2215580120878
Stock Image
Lenin : A Political Life: Worlds in Collision
Seller: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: New. Seller Inventory # 16744818-n
Seller Image
Lenin: A Political Life: Volume 2: Worlds in Collision (Hardback or Cased Book)
Published by
Palgrave MacMillan 3/20/1991, 1991
ISBN 10: 0333293916
ISBN 13: 9780333293911
New
Hardcover
Seller: BargainBookStores, Grand Rapids, MI, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardback or Cased Book. Condition: New. Lenin: A Political Life: Volume 2: Worlds in Collision. Book. Seller Inventory # BBS-9780333293911
Stock Image
Lenin: A Political Life: Worlds in Collision (Volume 2)
Seller: Anybook.com, Lincoln, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Volume 2. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,700grams, ISBN:0333293916. Seller Inventory # 5963203
Buy Used
£ 36.76
Shipping:
£ 13.40
From United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Lenin: A Political Life: Worlds in Collision (Volume 2)
Seller: Anybook.com, Lincoln, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Volume 2. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. Dust jacket in poor condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,700grams, ISBN:0333293916. Seller Inventory # 8624365
Buy Used
£ 36.77
Shipping:
£ 13.40
From United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Lenin: A Political Life: Volume 2: Worlds in Collision
Seller: California Books, Miami, FL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: New. Seller Inventory # I-9780333293911
Stock Image
Lenin : A Political Life: Worlds in Collision
Seller: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition. Seller Inventory # 16744818
Stock Image
Lenin: A Political Life: Volume 2: Worlds in Collision
Seller: Ria Christie Collections, Uxbridge, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: New. In. Seller Inventory # ria9780333293911_new
Buy New
£ 49.30
Shipping:
£ 11.98
From United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Quantity: Over 20 available
Stock Image
Lenin: A Political Life, Volume 2 : Worlds in Collision
Seller: Joseph Burridge Books, Dagenham, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. XXI, 422 p., [12] p. pl. : ill. ; 23 cm Contents: List of Plates - Notes and Acknowledgements - Foreword to the Second Edition - All or Nothing: 1910-1912 - Storms before the Storm: 1912-1914 - Ad Extirpanda: 1914-1915 - War's Divisions: 1915-1916 - Unsealed Messages: 1916 to April 1917 - There Is Such a Party! April to July 1917 - The Fire Next Time: July to September 1917 - To All the Peoples: September to October 1917 - The View from Petrograd: November to December 1917 - The Obscene Peace: January to March 1918 - Notes - Index 'In this second volume of his Lenin trilogy, Robert Service builds on the approach established in the first. He also details ways whereby Lenin led a turbulent Bolshevik party and adjusted its policies so as to gain authority in the soviets. Lenin the crafty and pragmatic politician as well as the utopian and merciless class warrior are portrayed.'. Seller Inventory # 2rus431