First published 2022
In the wake of the 1917 Bolshevik Revolution, philosopher Bertrand Russell embarks on a journey to understand the forces shaping the new Soviet state. As he navigates the chaos of Moscow, Russell bears witness to the brutal crackdown on dissent, the stifling of free expression, and the human toll exacted by the Bolshevik's utopian vision. Grappling with the gap between revolutionary ideals and the harsh realities of consolidating power, "Bolshevism" is a searing exploration of the corrosive effects of unchecked ideology on the individual and society.
Genres: history, 20th-century, political-science, non-fiction, russia, academic
Vibes: dark, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: gritty, social-issues
Setting: Moscow
Period: 1917
194 pages · Hardcover · Legare Street Press
Content warnings: violence