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John Reed
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Number of Pages
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Age Group
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Language
English
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Book Summary
This nonfiction history book offers a ground‑level, eyewitness view of a watershed moment in world history. It documents the dramatic events in Petrograd during November 1917, when revolutionary forces seized power. Its central theme explores how mass action, political leadership, and everyday voices shape history. The intended reader includes adults and students of history, journalism, and political science, as well as curious readers seeking primary‑source perspectives. The emotional tone is urgent, immersive, and thought‑provoking.
Presented as documentary reportage, the narrative blends verbatim speeches with the candid comments of bystanders and the on‑the‑street cadence of life in a city in upheaval. Readers experience the pace of history as leaders address crowds, soldiers and workers converge, and revolutionary momentum builds. The writing conveys the atmosphere—the tension, the momentum, and the human mix of hope and fear that propelled events forward.
The reading experience is immersive and accessible, built from vivid scene‑building and clear prose that invites reflection. It also offers readers a chance to think critically about eyewitness testimony, propaganda, and how historical moments are reconstructed from voices on the ground.
After finishing, readers gain a nuanced understanding of revolution from a ground‑level perspective, sharpen the ability to analyze eyewitness accounts, and leave with heightened curiosity about how journalism can illuminate power, ideology, and human resilience.
Product Details
Author
John Reed
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
368
Language
English
SKU
9780141442129
ISBN
9780141442129
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
12.9x2.1x19.8cm
Binding
Paperback
MRP: ₹ 599
₹ 570
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