This book provides a comprehensive overview of the Russian Revolution and its aftermath, focusing on the period from 1917 to 1921. Thompson's vivid writing brings to life the key events and personalities of this tumultuous time, from the fall of the Tsar to the rise of Lenin and the Bolsheviks. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in Russian history.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.