The Russian Revolution; The Jugo-Slav Movement

"The Russian Revolution; The Jugo-Slav Movement" by Alexander Petrunkevitch et al. is a historical exploration of significant political shifts in the early 20th century. It primarily focuses on the Russian Revolution of 1917 and its far-reaching effects on both Russia and the world. The book looks at the chaos that led to the revolution and also introduces the Jugo-Slav movement, offering a wider view of revolutionary changes happening at the time. The opening examines the revolution as a turning point in modern history, highlighting different groups like the Bolsheviks and the intellectuals, along with their differing beliefs. The book considers the role of intellectuals in the revolution and how their separation from the common people influenced what eventually happened, laying the groundwork for understanding leadership, societal transformations, and power dynamics within revolutionary movements.