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A People's Tragedy by Orlando Figes

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A People's Tragedy: The Russian Revolution, 1891 - 1924
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Orlando Figes

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Dave's review

Mar 10, 2013

it was amazing

bookshelves: to-read

I just pulled this volume off the shelf to revisit the Czech Legion's role in the Revolution/Civil War, one of the many amazing subplots of that time and place. This book is historical writing as it should be done for a popular audience; the style is reminiscent of Barbara Tuchman's very best stuff. I read the entire book about 10 years ago and I frequently reread extended passages to refresh my memory of specific events and for sheer entertainment. A masterful writer on a fascinating topic.

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November 16, 2017 – Shelved as:to-read

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