The Russian Revolution, 1900-1927 (Studies in European History) by R. Service (PDF)

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This popular, concise and approachable text discusses the key debates and themes surrounding the Russian Revolution. The expanded fourth edition has been thoroughly revised and updated in the light of the latest research, and now features a new scene-setting Introduction and maps.

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Editorial Reviews: Review “Ideally suited to undergraduate courses and to anyone interested in a brief, readable and balanced introduction to the Russian revolution.” — Professor Andrew August, Penn State University, USA From the Back Cover This popular, concise and highly readable study discusses the key themes and debates about the Russian Revolution. Robert Service’s lively analysis examines:• state and society under the Romanovs from 1900• the February and October Revolutions of 1917• the final years of the Romanov dynasty and the start of the Soviet order• comparisons with political, social and economic trends elsewhere in the world• the extent to which the later development of the USSR was conditioned by the October Revolution.Clear and incisive, the fourth edition has been thoroughly revised and updated in the light of the latest research and features a new scene-setting Introduction and maps. Service’s text remains the essential starting point for anyone studying this tumultuous period in the history of Russia and the world in the twentieth century. About the Author ROBERT SERVICE is Professor of Russian History at St Anthony’s College, Oxford, UK. Read more

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⭐Robert Service: The Russian Revolution 1900-1927, 4th edition 2009Review by Lars GronbjergRobert Service looks at the Russian revolution as a 30-year dramatic social and economic process. This long-term view is highly recommended in the centenary of the revolution, especially for those who may still think of the revolution as one or more one-day events.The reader should be aware that this is primarily an economic history of Russia. Service concentrates on social and economic processes. He provides plenty of interesting economic data (without graphs or tables).Service strongly underlines the importance of a few individuals such as Lenin and Stalin. But he gives no information about where these people came from. There is no mention of Lenin’s job as a German agent. Lenin is presented as a very pragmatic figure. In spite of his work on development of Marxist theory, he was quite ready to take decisions in conflict with Marxism. Most remarkable in this regard was his launch of the NEP. He got sick before he could be involved in discussions about is possible termination.The main characteristic of the Bolsheviks was their strong will to gain and keep power. They were ruthless and ready even to dismiss parts of their own ideology. Their support from workers and peasants was not very convincing. The enthusiasm for creating a new society was not strong in these groups; they were more interested in their economic situation and in living according to their traditions. Accordingly, the Bolsheviks focused more on convincing the young generation and teach it to live in a Soviet society. This was a part of the long-term revolution.Of particular interest is the review of the NEP-period which was a period of market economy but not real capitalism since only small private companies were established, meaning that only a small amount of exploitation of workers was allowed. The state was the main owner and remained firmly in charge of economic policy. It started thinking about planning of the economy. Service provides evidence that this period saw a considerable revival of the economy which reached production figures at the same level of the period before the war in many (but not all) sectors of the economy. Unfortunately, those who gained from this development were not strong enough to ensure the continuation of this policy.The book tells almost nothing about Russia’s relations with the outside world. The enormous import of capital, especially from France, is mentioned in one sentence. The world war is only a deep background for the economic developments. The war against Poland in 1920 gets only one line. The Rapallo treaty is not mentioned – only hinted at.The book is also a reader’s guide and a good starting point for those who intend to dig deeper into early Soviet economic development.

⭐a well written account

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⭐Great book

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