Inside Lenin’s Government: Ideology, Power, and Practice in the Early Soviet State (original) (raw)

Lara Douds' book, "Inside Lenin's Government: Ideology, Power, and Practice in the Early Soviet State," explores the formation of Soviet state power from November 1917 to Lenin's death in 1924. By analyzing primary sources and the workings of governmental institutions like Sovnarkom and the Politburo, the author examines the transition of power from the soviets to the party leadership, emphasizing the unintended consequences of establishing a one-party state and the challenges faced in realizing democratic ideals.