Ten Days That Shook The World (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161460957)

Ten Days That Shook The World is a non-fiction book written by American journalist John Reed. The book is a first-hand account of the 1917 Russian Revolution, which led to the overthrow of the Tsarist government and the establishment of the Soviet Union. The book is based on Reed's experiences as a witness to the events that took place in Petrograd (now St. Petersburg) during the revolution.Reed's book describes the political and social turmoil in Russia during the early 20th century, including the poverty and inequality that fueled the revolution. The book also provides a detailed account of the key events that took place during the ten days of the revolution, including the storming of the Winter Palace and the establishment of the Bolshevik government.Reed's writing style is vivid and engaging, and his first-hand account provides a valuable insight into the events that shaped modern Russia. The book has been widely praised for its accuracy and its contribution to the understanding of the Russian Revolution. It remains a classic of revolutionary literature and a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Russia and the Soviet Union.This was followed by the dispersal of the Soviet at Kaluga. The Bolsheviki, having secured a majority in the Soviet, set free some political prisoners. With the sanction of the Government Commissar the Municipal Duma called in troops from Minsk, and bombarded the Soviet headquarters with artillery. The Bolsheviki yielded, but as they left the building Cossacks attacked them.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: John Reed
ISBN-10: 1161460950
ISBN-13: 9781161460957
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/23/2010
Pages: 366
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.87lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.81d