As the Soviet Union becomes ever more distant in our memory, Revolutionary Russia is an invaluable reminder of why this one, hideously violent and callous state became for so long the great focus of the hopes and fears of much of humankind.
Orlando Figes's books have been translated into 20 languages - they include Crimea, Just Send Me Word, Natasha's Dance, A People's Tragedy and The Whisperers. Figes is Professor of Modern History at Birkbeck College, University of London. He is Britain's foremost writer on the Soviet Union.
Insightful and convincing... Figes integrates his analysis into a
highly readable story, and he shows himself to be a master of
historical narrative. Readers will find themselves absorbing a
great deal of information and insight with very little effort
*Financial Times*
A primer intended for readers unfamiliar with the territory, it
sparkles with ideas, vivid storytelling, poignant anecdotes and
pithy phrases... Fresh and dramatic
*Sunday Times*
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