Subject: Soviet Union -- History -- Revolution, 1917-1921 (Keywords)

The story of Yuri Zhivago, physician and poet, is both a panoramic, epic portrait of a country in the throes of the most radical revolution in history, and an intense love story.

Destroys the myth of benevolent "Grandfather Lenin", showing how political violence and diplomatic double-dealing were part and parcel of the Soviet system from its outset in 1917. The old idea that Lenin created the communist system and Stalin took it to its extreme is shown to be flawed.

From the author of 'Schindler's Ark', the dramatic story of a Russian revolutionary's exile in Australia and his return to fight alongside Lenin in 1917.

Between 1917 and 1921 a devastating struggle took place in Russia following the collapse of the Tsarist empire. Many regard this savage civil war as the most influential event of the modern era. An incompatible White alliance of moderate socialists and reactionary monarchists stood little chance ...

Between 1917 and 1921 a devastating struggle took place in Russia following the collapse of the Tsarist empire. Many regard this savage civil war as the most influential event of the modern era. An incompatible White alliance of moderate socialists and reactionary monarchists stood little chance ...

This account of the main political events of the period, gives special attention to the February and October revolutions. It explains the tensions within society that led to the popular upheavals of 1917, and shows what had become of these social movements by the end of the Civil War period.

The war to end all wars, people said in 1918. Not for long. By 1919, White Russians were fighting Bolshevik Reds for control of their country, and Winston Churchill (then Secretary of State for War) wanted to see communism 'strangled in its cradle'. So a volunteer R.A.F. squadron, flying Sopwith ...

'White Blood' is a compelling historical thriller set in Russia on the brink of the Revolution.