Revolution and Counterrevolution: Class Struggle in a Moscow Metal Factory

Revolution and Counterrevolution: Class Struggle in a Moscow Metal Factory

Nearly all recognition of the unparalleled democracy the Russian Revolution established has been destroyed by the legacy of the Stalinist regime that followed. Kevin Murphy’s writing, based on exhaustive research, is the most thorough investigation to date on working-class life during the revolutionary era, reviving the memory of the incredible gains for liberty and equality that the 1917 revolution brought about. "An excellent close examination of the revolution from below.” —China Miéville, October “The most thorough investigation to date on working-class life during the revolutionary era, reviving the memory of the incredible gains for liberty and equality that the 1917 revolution brought about.” – New Socialist "An excellent close examination of the revolution from below.” ―China Miéville, October Kevin Murphy teaches history at the University of Massachusetts, Boston. His current writing projects include A People's History of the Russian Revolution and a study of the role of trade unions in Soviet society. Used Book in Good Condition