ILike 1789, when the French Revolution broke out, 1917 has entered the lexicon of world historical dates that all educated citizens are expected to know and remember. The meaning of 1917, however, remains much disputed, not least because two very different revolutions took place in Russia that fateful year. TheRead More →
SOFIA, Bulgaria – Our reading regimen these days is filled with anniversaries and scandals. This year, bookstores are flooded with an army of new books related to the centenary of the Russian Revolution. And on the scandal front, not a day seems to go by without another disturbing and incendiaryRead More →
You say you want a revolution? It helps to have the passion for power. But first, prepare to have a meeting. Then another. And a few dozen others. Does anyone keep the minutes? Good. They might be relevant a century from now when a writer like China Miéville comes forward.Read More →
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — The Russian Revolution that “shook the world,” in the words of the title of a famous book, turns 100 this year. How was it to live it? Experiencing both the chaos and the possibility of 1917, as well as the crucial years before and after? “The RussianRead More →