Access to History: Reaction and Revolution: Russia 1894-1924 Third edition

Summary:
The third edition of this best-selling title provides both a narrative and analysis of the background, course and effects of the 1917 revolution. Beginning with an overview of Imperial Russia and the problems and challenges it faced, it goes on to look at the growth of revolutionary movements which would eventually lead to the October Revolution. It then examines how the Bolsheviks consolidated their power under Lenin. Throughout the book, key dates, terms and issues are highlighted, and historical interpretations of key debates are outlined. Summary diagrams are included to consolidate knowledge and understanding of the period, and exam style questions and tips for each examination board provide the opportunity to develop exam skills.

• Now with revised and updated study guides for the 2008 specifications. Written by examiners to provide support with assessment and exam skills

• Redesigned to allow greater accessibility to a wide range of AS and A2 students.
• New features such as synoptic links, definitions, key questions to aid learning.

Table of Contents:
Chapter 1 - Late Imperial Russia 1894-1917
The Land, the People and Tardom
The Problem of Reform in Imperial Russia
Economic Reform 1893-1914
The Opponents of Tsardom
Study Guide
Chapter 2 - From War to War 1904-14
The Russo-Japanese War 1904-5
The 1905 Revolution
The Government's Response to 1905: Stolypin and Land Reform
The Government's Response to 1905: The Dumas 1906-14
Growing Tensions in Russia 1911-14
The Key Debate
Study Guide
Chapter 3 - War and Revolution 1914-17
Russia's Entry into the First World War: Long Term Reasons
Russia's Entry into the First World War: Short-Term Reasons
Russia at War
The Growth of Opposition to Tsardom
The Febuary Revolution
The Key Debate
Study Guide
Chapter 4 - 1917: The October Revolution
The Dual Authority
The Bolsheviks Return
The Provisional Government and its Problems
The October Revolution
Reasons for Bolshevik Success
The Key Debate
Study Guide
Chapter 5 - The Bolshevik Consolidation of Power 1917-24
The Bolsheviks in Power
The Dissolution of the Constituent Assembly
The Treaty of Brest-Litovsk 1918
The Russian Civil War 1918-20
The Foreign Interventions 1918-20
Lenin's Methods 1917-21
War Communism 1918-21
The Kronstadt Rising 1921
The New Economic Policy (NEP)
Study Guide
Chapter 6 - Interpreting the Russian Revolution
The Key Debate
Lenin's Role as a Revolutionary
Interpretations of the Russian Revolution
Glossary
Index

About the Author(s):
Modern History Lecturer Leicester University; Best-selling Access To History author.

Readership:
AS and A Level History Students

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