Ten Days that Shook the World
by John Reed
'Ten Days that Shook the World' Summary
Ten Days that Shook the World is a firsthand account of the October Revolution in Russia in 1917. Written by American journalist John Reed, the book follows the events of the revolution from the early days of the Petrograd Soviet to the Bolshevik seizure of power. Reed provides a vivid and detailed account of the events, and his book remains an important source of information on the Russian Revolution. Reed was a socialist and a supporter of the Bolsheviks, and his account of the revolution is sympathetic to their cause. However, he also provides a critical analysis of the Bolsheviks' actions, and he does not shy away from describing the violence and chaos that accompanied the revolution. Ten Days that Shook the World is a classic work of journalism and a valuable historical document. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the Russian Revolution.Book Details
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