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“Towards the Flame” (ISBN: 9780141399744) by Motilal Penguin India explores Russia’s disastrous decision to enter World War I. Drawing on extensive archival research, it delves into the minds of the men responsible for this suicidal act, ultimately dooming their class to exile or death. Their actions paved the way for Lenin and Stalin’s brutal political experiment, forever changing Russia’s destiny. Discover the tragic story of a nation’s self-destruction.
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Vivek Singh –
Motilal Penguin India provides a great historical context to the first world war. Recommend it to history lovers.
Nishant Bedwal –
Dark and depressing, but important. It highlights the folly of those in power. A must-read for anyone studying Russian history.
Sahil Saini –
Fascinating and tragic. This book opened my eyes to the complexities of Russian history and the lead-up to the revolution. Highly recommend!
Nandini Gupta –
A well-researched and insightful analysis. Though it got bogged down in details, the conclusion was powerful.
Saurav Gupta –
A powerful account of Russia’s descent into chaos. Heavy reading, but the insights are invaluable. Well worth your time.
Swarnima Maheshwari –
Super detailed. It can be overwhelming, but that is also its strength. A vital resource.
Abhiram J –
The book was long and detailed, but worth it if you are interested in the history and political context.
Bharat Singhal –
A bit dry at times, but ultimately a compelling account. Could have used more personal stories. Good overall for understanding the war’s impact.
Yashika Grover –
It has too many details about political people. Not my favorite book, but can be beneficial for research.
Jatin Kumar Khare –
Tragic and insightful. It showed that flawed decisions have catastrophic consequences. Highly educational book.
Shlok Mohaley –
The book was boring and hard to read. I could not get into it. I would not recommend this book to anyone.
Naman Kumar –
Too much focus on political maneuvering, not enough on the people. It was an okay read, nothing particularly special.
Kumar Kartikey –
I found it hard to follow at times, and the writing style wasn’t engaging. A decent overview, but not a page-turner.
Dhritiraj Pathak –
This book is absolutely phenomenal. A comprehensive and eye-opening. Will definitely read this again.
Saurabh Bhandari –
Very informative and a great resource for understanding Russian history, but dense and somewhat difficult to read.
Ankit Yadav –
A detailed look at pre-revolution Russia. Sometimes dense, but worth the effort to understand the period. The author really digs deep.
Kartik Kamleshkumar Verma –
The book offers a compelling narrative of a complex historical period. It provides enough context. Satisfied with the book.