The Russian Revolution Part 2 Of 3 Author:Richard Pipes Part Two Of Three Parts The Russian Revolution is the first comprehensive history of an event of momentuous importance for the entire world. Richard Pipe's account embraces the revolution not only as a political and military struggle for power, but also as an unprecedented attempt, in Trotsky's words, to "overthrow the world." Pipes depict... more »s the struggle as a series of upheavals extending over two decades. It started late in the 19th century and initially had modest goals. But as it grew in authority, its aims broadened. Ultimately it tried to create a perfect society and a new type of human being. "An illuminating and authoritative history -- the result of 40 years of study -- that will stand as the definitive work." (B-O-T Editorial Review Board)« less