LENIN ON THE TRAIN by CATHERINE MERRIDALE Russian Revolution NEW 2017 ARC

Description: LENIN ON THE TRAIN by CATHERINE MERRIDALE Advance Reading Copy (ARC): An ARC/galley/uncorrected proof is a limited edition version of a book sent to reviewers, booksellers, librarians, and bloggers prior to its scheduled release and may differ slightly from the final version. NOT A PRE-ORDER. Ships immediately. / Ships Now Trade-size paperback with illustrated wrappers Brand new book in unread condition 368 pages, with Index Publisher: Metropolitan Books Publication Date: March 28, 2017 A gripping, meticulously researched account of Lenin’s fateful 1917 rail journey from Zurich to Petrograd, where he ignited the Russian Revolution and forever changed the worldIn April 1917, as the Russian Tsar Nicholas II’s abdication sent shockwaves across war-torn Europe, the future leader of the Bolshevik revolution Vladimir Lenin was far away, exiled in Zurich. When the news reached him, Lenin immediately resolved to return to Petrograd and lead the revolt. But to get there, he would have to cross Germany, which meant accepting help from the deadliest of Russia’s adversaries. Millions of Russians at home were suffering as a result of German aggression, and to accept German aid—or even safe passage—would be to betray his homeland. Germany, for its part, saw an opportunity to further destabilize Russia by allowing Lenin and his small group of revolutionaries to return.Now, in Lenin on the Train, drawing on a dazzling array of sources and never-before-seen archival material, renowned historian Catherine Merridale provides a riveting, nuanced account of this enormously consequential journey—the train ride that changed the world—as well as the underground conspiracy and subterfuge that went into making it happen. Writing with the same insight and formidable intelligence that distinguished her earlier works, she brings to life a world of counter-espionage and intrigue, wartime desperation, illicit finance, and misguided utopianism.When Lenin arrived in Petrograd’s now-famous Finland Station, he delivered an explosive address to the impassioned crowds. Simple and extreme, the text of this speech has been compared to such momentous documents as Constantine’s edict of Milan and Martin Luther’s ninety-five theses. It was the moment when the Russian revolution became Soviet, the genesis of a system of tyranny and faith that changed the course of Russia’s history forever and transformed the international political climate. Catherine Merridale is the author of Red Fortress, which won the Wolfson History Prize; and two other critically acclaimed books, Ivan’s War and Night of Stone. A celebrated scholar of Russian history, she has also written for The Guardian, the Literary Review, and the London Review of Books, and contributes regularly to broadcasts on BBC radio. She lives in Oxfordshire, England. condition: BRAND NEW BOOK IS UNREAD ADVANCE READERS COPY / UNCORRECTED PROOF Tight clean pages and binding. No tears, stains or inscriptions. The item shown in the photo is a scan of the ACTUAL ITEM for sale. Not a stock image. S H I P P I N G R A T E S U. S.A. for MEDIA $8.00 for PRIORITYI N T E R N A T I O N A L $25.00 for INTERNATIONAL FIRST CLASS C A N A D A A N D M E X I C O $20.00 for INTERNATIONAL FIRST CLASS International Bidders Welcome! Seller ships worldwide. SELLER WILL COMBINE SHIPPING CHARGE FOR MULTIPLE ITEMS ORDERED.All books are carefully packed in custom cardboard book mailers for safe shipment. Seller accepts Paypal.

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