Rupert Colley

In 1917, one of the most influential and contentious events in recent history, the Russian Revolution unleashed the greatest political experiment ever conducted, one which continues to influence both Eastern and Western politics today. This is a concise and straightforward overview: from the circumstances behind the rise of Lenin and the Bolsheviks, to the consequences of their struggle for a new socialist utopia.

Who was Joseph Stalin, and what was his role during the Russian Revolution; how did he come to power and how did he impose his will on the Soviet Union for so long? This is a brief but compelling account of the man who led the USSR for thirty years

The ‘Great War’, from July 1914 to November 1918, was without parallel. It brought to an end four dynasties, ignited revolution, and forged new nations. This is a concise account of the unprecedented battles on land, sea and in the air and describes the Home Front, espionage, and the politics behind them.