On the historical legitimacy of the October Revolution

This article discusses the question of the historical legitimacy of the October Revolution. Was it an ar-bitrary act carried out behind the back of the people and that diverted Russia from its normal path of development toward a liberal democracy? That is the dominant position today in the histo-rio...

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Main Author: David Mandel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade de São Paulo (USP) 2016-12-01
Series:RUS (São Paulo)
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Online Access:http://www.revistas.usp.br/rus/article/view/121850