Roots of Revolution: A History of the Populist and Socialist Movements in 19th Century Russia

Roots of Revolution: A History of the Populist and Socialist Movements in 19th Century Russia by Venturi, Franco. paperback edition. ISBN: 9781842122532.

Long recognized as a classic, Venturis authoritative work captures the early and intriguing period of the Russian Revolution. Starting with the 1848 rebellion and ending with the 1888 assassination of Alexander II, it examines Russias internal and external problems, the ideals and beliefs of her subjects, and, most importantly, the conspiracies and struggles through which populism expressed itself. With a revised authors introduction. "The most thorough survey of the Russian revolutionary movement before 1881...penetrating and readable, with an admirable balance between biography, theory and action."--TLS. "...profound and wide-ranging..."--C.V. Wedgwood.