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october 1917 Essay Examples

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An Analysis of the Aims of Soviet Foreign Policy Under Lenin (1088 words, 3 pages)

I. Overview, What were the aims of Soviet foreign policy under Lenin? -In the new Bolshevik government Trotsky was made Commissar of Foreign Affairs. -Taking Russia out of the First World War had been a major Bolshevik pledge and the Decree on Peace, which called for an immediate truce and ... Read More

An overview of the Factors That Caused the Cold War (1386 words, 2 pages)

There were many factors that caused the Cold War be set in motion, however most of these factors can be generalised into a common mistrust between the two superpowers that had emerged at the end of World War II, the Soviet Union and the United States of America. One of ... Read More

Understanding Communism (549 words, 1 pages)

Communism has been something to be looked on for the last decade or so. This is largely due to so many Westerners following the bias set in place by their parents. Should we, the people of today simply don the blindfold of our parents, and let the most beneficial of ... Read More

A History of the Bolsheviks Success and Establishing of Their Authority over Russia in the Years After 1917 (1564 words, 2 pages)

Why Were the Bolsheviks Successful in establishing their authority over Russia in the Years after 1917? The initial triumph of the Bolsheviks in October 1917 did not indicate overwhelming support for the Bolsheviks. On the contrary, as Orlando Figes indicates in A Peoples Tragedy, few people believed in its second ... Read More

An Analysis of Revolution in 1917 in Russia (511 words, 1 pages)

Why did revolution break out in 1917 and why were the Bolsheviks able to seize power in October 1917? There were many reasons for revolution breaking out in 1917 in Russia. Many of which could be put up to the Tsar and his lack of Tsar like qualities. Other problems, ... Read More

Theo van Doesburg and the Magazine De Stijl (2074 words, 4 pages)

De Stijl was the name of a magazine established in 1917 by the Dutch painter, designer and writer, Theo van Doesburg. In Dutch the phrase 'De Stijl' translates into 'The Style'. The style of art is called Neo- Platicism. Those who were associated with De Stijl showed its distinctive style ... Read More

The History of February and October Revolution (672 words, 1 pages)

The Bolsheviks were a fraction of the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party. Their leader was Vladimir Lenin. In October 1917 he lead Bolsheviks to a triumph in the Russian Revolution. From now on Russia became a single party state, which later became the Soviet Union. In this Essay the author ... Read More

An Analysis of the 1917 Russian Revolution (1074 words, 2 pages)

During the Russian revolution there has been a period called "The Ten Days That Shook the World". This period didnt really last ten days but in the period of the second half of the month of October 1917 (Russian calendar). The Bolsheviks seized to power in that period which meant ... Read More

Vladimir Lenin’s Childhood, Revolutionary Activities, Government Formation and Death (472 words, 1 pages)

One of the leaders of the Bolshevik party since its formation in 1903. Led the Soviets to power in October, 1917. Elected to the head of the Soviet government until 1922, when he retired due to ill health. Lenin, born in 1870, was committed to revolutionary struggle from an early ... Read More

An Analysis of the Account for the Success of the Bolsheviks in October 1917 (2278 words, 4 pages)

Account For the Success of the Bolsheviks in October 1917 At the beginning of 1917 most of the Bolsheviks were in exile but by the end of 1917 the Bolshevik party had not only consolidated control of Moscow and Petrograd, but they were also advancing on the rest of the ... Read More

A History of 4th Light Horse Brigade (781 words, 2 pages)

'It was the bravest, most awe inspiring sight I've ever witnessed, and they were. . . yelling, swearing and shouting. There were more than 500 Aussie horsemen . . . As they thundered past my hair stood on end. The boys were wild-eyed and yelling their heads off'. Trooper Eric ... Read More

Published: Friday 25th of January 2013