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From Tsarist Crisis to Soviet Foundation – The Economy That Shaped a Revolution
What did the Bolsheviks actually inherit when they seized power in 1917? This book, edited by military historian and medievalist Klim Zhukov, cuts through modern silence to examine the unresolved contradictions of the Russian Empire’s economy—the very foundation on which the USSR was built.
Rather than attempt an encyclopedic survey, the work focuses on the critical period from the eve of World War I through October 1917. It explores the specific problems, key structural flaws, and seemingly insoluble challenges that left the empire’s army and navy in decline. The text argues that understanding this economic inheritance is essential to grasping both the failures of tsarism and the achievements of the early Soviet state.
While the subject may seem dry or unromantic, this volume makes the case that economic history is indispensable for anyone seeking the real roots of historical turning points. It offers a grounded, analytical look at the financial and economic conditions that set the stage for revolution.
Price: 684.00 RUR