Notes on Russia Needed (1 Viewer)

[ToKooL4SkooL]

Hi Everyone,
If anyone has any notes on Russia 1917-1928 I would be really grateful.
Thanks

 

[blam_babe]

There's not much stuff on Russia but have u tried NSW HSC Online??? They have some good stuff over there

 

[~dEjA vOuX~]

There are heaps of textbooks which cover Russia

 

[Sarah168]

which textbook are u using for russia?

 

[~dEjA vOuX~]

Originally posted by Sarah168
which textbook are u using for russia?

The school gave us "power and privelige" by David Christian. We were also given some Trotsky book, and I have another textbook at home.

 

[ChoppedLiver]

OK - notes on Russia. Not enturely my specialism but there is a fluid vein of available sources on the net.


Spartacus Encyclopaedia of the Russian Revolution
http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/Russian-Revolution.htm
Wonderful collection of biographies accompanied by descriptions of the major events. Essential.

Russia 1860-1945
http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/Russian-Revolution.htm
Wider collection from Spartacus about Russia from 1860 - useful to put the events in perspective.

Sparknotes on the Russian Revolution
http://www.sparknotes.com/history/european/russianrev
A really accessible guide to the Russian Revolution, with information on all aspects (from 1855 to 1921).

The Russian Revolution
http://www.barnsdle.demon.co.uk/russ/rusrev.html
Extensive collection of annotated internet links relating to the Russian Revolution.

The Russian Revolution of 1917
http://www.emayzine.com/lectures/russianrev.html
Detailed information offering background and in-depth coverage of the events during 1917. Text-heavy.

Alexander Palace
http://www.alexanderpalace.org/palace/mainpage.html
A 'time machine' offering 'every day life in a Romanov palace'. In-depth information about the Tsar's lifestyle.

Tsar Nicholas II
http://www.alexanderpalace.org/palace/AlexPalaceNRbio.html
From the above site, a readable, balanced biography of Tsar Nicholas II. Many more links to useful material.

Lenin, Vladimir Ilyich
http://www.encyclopedia.com/html/L/Lenin-V1l.asp
Extended biography of Lenin from Encylopedia.com - covering all aspects of his life with further links.

Lenin
http://www.marxists.org/archive/lenin
The Lenin Internet archive - conveniently run by www.marxists.org. Good primary source material.

Russia in Revolution
http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/modern/russia/russihtm.htm
BBC GCSE history site, but coverage of the key questions makes it essential reading.

Source materials
http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/mod/modsbook39.html
From the Internet Modern History Sourcebook, listing of available primary sources linked to the Revolution.

1905 Revolution
http://www.historystudystop.co.uk/php/displayarticle.php?article=72&topic=meu
Article on the causes of the 1905 Russian Revolution from the History Channel - useful but nothing further.

Civil War
http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/modern/russia/russihtm.htm
Detailed two pages of information about the Russian Civil war. Good overall summary.

Russian Revolution Resources
http://www.historyguide.org/europe/rusrev_links.html
Select list of e-texts, links and resources about the Russian Revolution. Good quality materials.

 

[ChoppedLiver]

Parte Deux

Stalin
http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/RUSstalin.htm
Immense biography on the Spartacus site - huge, in-depth coverage with hyperlinks to additional areas.

Stalin and the Communist party in the 1920s
http://www.historystudystop.co.uk/php/displayarticle.php?article=39&topic=meu
A-Level standard History Channel article covering the 'road to totalitarianism' and the part Stalin played.

Timeline of Stalin's life
http://www.historystudystop.co.uk/php/displayarticle.php?article=39&page=2&topic=meu
Another section from the above site, the page provides a thorough timeline of events between 1879 to 1953

Key questions
http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/modern/stalin/stalihtm.htm
From BBC GCSE notes, excellent basic information that you need to know. Ideal for additional background.

Stalin - hero or villain?
http://learningcurve.pro.gov.uk/heroesvillains/stalin/default.htm

Stalin's purges(Source Material)
http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/mod/1936purges.html

HistoryLearningSite.co.uk
http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/russia_1917_to_1939.htm

The Commissar vanishes
http://www.encyclopedia.com/html/S/Stalin-J1.asp
Brilliant - explanation of the falsification of photographs in Stalin's Russia. Be aware of propaganda in itself.

 

[blam_babe]

I found this really funny book about Russia. It was donated by the USSR embassy in the 1980's and its the most biased thing I've ever read in my life

Oh and we're using Comm Russia under Lenin and Stalin. Christian's book is a good book to