“E. H. Carr’s History of Soviet Russia holds a unique position in the vast literature on Bolshevism and Soviet Russia. No other work on this subject comparable in scope and scale exists in English or in any other language; including the Russian.†―Times Literary Supplement In Volume I; E. H. Carr begins with an analysis of the events in Russian history from 1898 to 1917 that shaped the course of the Revolution. He examines the constitutional structure erected by the new government and then turns to the multifarious problems facing the Bolsheviks as they took possession of a rapidly disintegrating Russian empire.
#1150796 in Books 2013-10-14Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.60 x 1.20 x 6.50l; 1.27 #File Name: 0393239519320 pages
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. Interesting history refresher but expecting moreBy jlwInteresting and informative timeline of new world discoveries and important people of the times; but stories are wordy and repetitive. Not clear if the author is trying to make a point or just share her research. I was expecting more analysis of the impacts on development of later thought and trends of change in society and religion. She briefly touches on impacts generally; but not in depth and does not really explore the effects of the surrounding controversies.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. The topic is interesting and the book is well-written; ...By Leonardo Fagundes FernandinoThe topic is interesting and the book is well-written; but the main argument – that the discovery of the Americas was the key factor in precipitating the scientific revolution – is not that strong. It probably played a role; but there were other important social and cultural developments that took place in Europe during that period (such as the Renaissance); and it is not clear how the New World discoveries compare to those other events in terms of their cultural impact. It didn't live up to the hype; in my opinion.3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Go ahead; read it. You'll be glad you did.By B. LaslettThis one started out a little slow for me (guess I read too many novels) but about a quarter of the way in the scientific and cultural progress precipitated by the discovery of the "new world" seem so much clearer in ways I'd not given any serious thought about before. Thanks much Ms. Appleby - seriously. If you could now explain my life; I'd be home free
