The Revolution of 1905 Russia in Disarray [Paperback]

The first of two volumes, this is the most comprehensive account of the Revolution of 1905???a decisive turning point in modern Russian history???to appear in any Western language in a generation. Ascher's book finally gives the events of 1905 their due in Western scholarship. . . . This is a book to be savored. It is broadly conceived to encompass the revolution 'from above' as well as 'from below,' analytically strong with a powerful and persuasive argument, and gracefully written with a compelling narrative.