The Russian Revolution (Living Through History Series) - Hardcover

Campling, Elizabeth

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0713446714 ISBN 13: 9780713446715

Publisher: David & Charles, 1985

Synopsis

Uses the accounts of witnesses and participants to depict the events of the Russian Revolution and explains the reasons for the Czar's fall from power

About this title

From School Library Journal

Grade 7-9 An interesting way to approach a complex historical event. Here are 15 short biographies of Russians, Britons and Americans who took part in, witnessed or were victims of the Revolution of 1917 and the Civil War, 1918-21. By including the three nationalities, all sides are represented, and unbiased coverage is provided. The text is liberally enhanced with direct quotes from interviews with the participants or from their diaries and memoirs. The writing is clear and uncluttered almost to the point of terseness, but it does not oversimplify. This primary source way of presenting historical material is relatively new to this grade level , but it is an integral part of the series. This approach does not necessarily cover the material any better than another method, but it does give a historical event a unique perspective. Many black-and-white illustrations and photographs elucidate the text. The book ends with notes on Russian politics, a list of important dates and a bibliography that is divided into subject areas. James Steed, Robert Frost Junior High School, Schaumburg, Ill.
Copyright 1986 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Edition details

• Publisher: David & Charles
• Publication date: 1985
• ISBN 10: 0713446714
• ISBN 13: 9780713446715
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 72