Black Night White Snow: Russia's Revolutions, 1905-1917
Franklin Center, PA: The Franklin Library, 1977. Illustrated by Mitchell Hooks.
Unopened, Unread; Minor age-spotting of the gilt on the fore-edge. No other flaws. Still Giftable.
Bound in full leather with 22-karat gold accents on the spine and cover, this edition exudes elegance and sophistication. The acid-neutral, gilded-edge pages ensure longevity, while the silk moiré endpapers and attached ribbon bookmark enhance its luxurious appeal. Featuring archival-quality paper and a Smyth-sewn binding, it is both a durable and visually striking collector’s piece.
This a detailed history of the Russian revolutions, covering the events that led to the fall of the Russian Empire and the rise of Soviet power.
The book is significant because Salisbury, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, presents a narrative-driven and thoroughly researched account of the 1905 Revolution, the February Revolution (1917), and the October Revolution (1917) in Russia.
Key Subjects Covered:
+++ The 1905 Revolution – A precursor to the 1917 revolutions, triggered by Bloody Sunday and widespread dissatisfaction with Tsarist rule.
+++ The Fall of the Romanovs – The political, economic, and social pressures that led to the collapse of Tsar Nicholas II’s regime.
+++ The Role of Lenin & the Bolsheviks – How Vladimir Lenin and the Bolsheviks seized power from the Provisional Government.
+++ The Russian Society & Economy – The conditions of peasants, workers, and the ruling elite before and during the revolutions.
+++ World War I’s Impact – How Russia’s involvement in the war accelerated the revolutionary movements.
+++ Key Figures – Lenin, Trotsky, Kerensky, and Nicholas II, along with various revolutionaries and counter-revolutionaries.
+++ Violence & Upheaval – The chaos, assassinations, and civil unrest that defined the era.
Salisbury is known for his journalistic storytelling, making this book a readable yet detailed history of Russia’s descent into revolution.
Item #19985
Price: $65.00
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