num_pages: 336
description: From a highly distinguished author on the subject, this biography is an excellent scholarly introduction to one of the key figures of the Russian Revolution and post-Tsarist Russia. Not only does it make use of archive material made newly available in the glasnost and post-Soviet eras, it re-examines traditional sources as well, providing an original interpretation of Lenin's life and historical importance. Focal points of this study A prominent figure at the forefront of debates on the Russian revolution, Read makes sure that Lenin remains in his place as a highly influential and significant figure of the recent past.
language: English
title: Lenin: A Revolutionary Life
titlecomplete: Lenin: A Revolutionary Life
genres: Biography, History, Soviet History, Russia, Nonfiction
ratings_count: 53
series: Routledge Historical Biographies
publisher: Routledge