Lenin and Revolutionary Russia

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ISBN: 9780415287173 | 0415287170
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Copyright: 10/22/2003

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Examining the background to and the course of the Russian Revolution of 1917 and Lenin's regime, this work explores all the key aspects such as the development of the Bolsheviks as a revolutionary party, the 1905 Revolution, the collapse of the Tsarists, the Russian Civil War and historical interpretations of Lenin's legacy to Russian history.

Introduction

Chronology 1883-1991

xiii

1 Why do historical interpretations differ?

(6)

2 Overview: the Bolshevik party and regime, 1903-24

(15)

Background

(1)

Analysis (1): How did the Bolsheviks develop as a revolutionary party between 1903 and 1917 and as a regime between 1918 and 1924?

(4)

Analysis (2): How have interpretations differed over the origins and survival of the Bolshevik party and regime between 1903 and 1924?

(7)

Sources: Perspectives of the Bolshevik Revolution

(4)

3 The origins and growth of Marxism in Russia to 1905

(15)

Background

(1)

Analysis 1: Why did a Marxist movement develop in Russia, but then split into two factions in 1903?

(4)

Analysis 2: Examine some of the contrasting interpretations for the development of Marxism in Russia and for the split of the Russian Social Democrats in 1903.

(4)

Sources:

1. Lenin and the creation of the Bolsheviks

(3)

2. What caused the split between the Bolsheviks and Mensheviks in 1903?

(3)

4 The Bolsheviks between 1903 and March 1917

(19)

Background

(1)

Analysis 1: How important a part did the Bolsheviks play in the collapse of the Tsarist regime?

(4)

Analysis 2: Consider and explain the different interpretations of the role of Lenin and the Bolsheviks in the development of revolutionary activity in Russia between 1905 and March 1917.

(7)

Sources

1. The Social Democrats and the 1905 Revolution

(2)

2. How important were the Bolsheviks in stirring up opposition between 1914 and 1917?

(5)

5 The Bolsheviks and the October Revolution

(23)

Background

(2)

Analysis 1: Why were the Bolsheviks able to overthrow the Provisional Government in October 1917?

(5)

Analysis 2: Explain and account for the different interpretations on the success of the Bolshevik Revolution in 1917.

(5)

Analysis 3: Consider the strengths and weaknesses of the different interpretations of Bolshevik success in 1917.

(4)

Sources:

1. Lenin and the October revolution

(3)

2. Did the Revolution of October 1917 come 'from above' or 'from below'?

(4)

6 The Bolsheviks and the Russian Civil War, 1918-22

(17)

Background

(1)

Analysis 1: Why did the Bolsheviks win the Russian Civil War?

(3)

Analysis 2: How and why have views changed on the origins and scope of the Russian Civil War?

(6)

Sources:

1. Why did the Reds win the Civil War?

(2)

2. What were the sides in the Russian Civil War?

(5)

7 The Bolshevik regime, 1918-24

(25)

Background

(1)

Analysis 1: How did the Bolsheviks change Russia's political and economic structure between October 1917 and 1924?

(5)

Analysis 2: What opposition emerged to Bolshevik rule between 1918 and 1924? How did the Bolsheviks deal with it?

102

(4)

Analysis 3: Explain and comment on the different interpretations made by historians regarding the internal changes made in Russia by the Bolshevik regime between 1918 and 1924.

106

(7)

Sources:

1 Who is the enemy?

113

(3)

2 Did the Leninist state abandon democracy?

116

(5)

8 Which Lenin?

121

(17)

Background

121

(1)

Analysis 1: Discuss the various views on Lenin's contributions to the establishment of Communism in Russia.

122

(8)

Analysis 2: How and why have historians differed in their interpretation of Lenin's legacy to Russian history?

130

(5)

Sources: The reputation and influence of Lenin after 1924

135

(3)

Notes

138

(7)

Select bibliography

145

(3)

Index

148

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