"Ten Days That Shook the World" by John Reed is a firsthand look at the Russian Revolution in November. It tells the story of how the Bolsheviks took control and changed Russia forever. The book paints a vivid picture of Petrograd during this chaotic time, showing the battles between different political groups and the hardships faced by regular people, soldiers, and farmers. It begins by explaining why people were so unhappy with the government and wealthy class. Reed shows how people became more radical and how the fight between different classes led to a complicated political situation with many socialist groups. He shares what he saw and heard, focusing on the main desires of the people: peace, land, and control of their workplaces. This shows how the Bolsheviks gained support and eventually led the revolution, marking a huge turning point in history and highlighting the intense passion of the people as they fought for what they wanted.
Ten Days That Shook the World
By John Reed
Experience the intense events that changed a nation forever as a determined group fights to seize power amidst chaos and widespread discontent.
Summary
About the AuthorJohn Silas Reed was an American journalist, poet, and communist activist. Reed first gained prominence as a war correspondent during the Mexican Revolution for Metropolitan and World War I for The Masses. He is best known for his coverage of the October Revolution in Petrograd, Russia, which he wrote about in his 1919 book Ten Days That Shook the World.
John Silas Reed was an American journalist, poet, and communist activist. Reed first gained prominence as a war correspondent during the Mexican Revolution for Metropolitan and World War I for The Masses. He is best known for his coverage of the October Revolution in Petrograd, Russia, which he wrote about in his 1919 book Ten Days That Shook the World.
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