History & Area Studies / Thematic History / Political & Institutional History
How a 300-Year Empire Collapsed in 8 Days: Lenin, WWI & the Russian Revolution
Think you know the Russian Revolution? Forget the textbook image of a rigid dictator. This video dives into Tariq Ali's 'The Dilemmas of Lenin' to reveal a chaotic, desperate, and deeply human history. Discover how a single breadline snapped, sparking the collapse of a 300-year-old empire in just eight days. We explore the impossible choices Lenin faced—from his brother's execution for terrorism to the betrayal of international socialism in WWI. Why did revolutionaries end up pointing guns at the people they aimed to free? How did a madman's return from exile change everything? This isn't dry history; it's a raw look at power, betrayal, and the terrifying speed of change. Watch to understand why the past is never as simple as it seems.
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