The Prelude To Bolshevism: The Kornilov Rising (1919) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781164069256)

The Prelude to Bolshevism: The Kornilov Rising (1919) is a book written by Alexander Kerensky, a Russian lawyer and politician who served as the Minister of Justice in the Provisional Government of Russia in 1917. The book provides a detailed account of the Kornilov Affair, a failed coup attempt by General Lavr Kornilov against the Provisional Government in August 1917.Kerensky's book explores the political and social conditions that led to the Kornilov Rising and its aftermath. He argues that the coup attempt was a prelude to the Bolshevik Revolution, which ultimately overthrew the Provisional Government and established the Soviet Union.The book also provides insight into Kerensky's own role in the events leading up to the Kornilov Rising. He describes his efforts to prevent the coup and maintain the stability of the Provisional Government.Overall, The Prelude to Bolshevism: The Kornilov Rising (1919) is a valuable historical document that sheds light on a pivotal moment in Russian history and the factors that contributed to the rise of Bolshevism.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile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: A. F. Kerensky
ISBN-10: 116406925X
ISBN-13: 9781164069256
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 340
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.71d