A Nasty Little War: The West’s Fight to Reverse the Russian Revolution
West Fight Reverse Russian: A Nasty Little War by [author not specified in the supplied listing] recounts the Allied intervention in Russia after the 1917 Revolution. This 384-page English-language history follows British, American, French and Japanese forces and their anti-Bolshevik allies across a sprawling civil war, drawing on diaries, letters and memoirs.
At a glance
- Covers the Allied intervention in the Russian Civil War after the Revolution.
- Follows events across settings from Central Asia and the Arctic to Poland and the Pacific.
- The description says the account draws on diaries, letters and memoirs.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Provides a focused account of an often less familiar episode in the aftermath of the Russian Revolution.
- Its broad geographic scope helps show how the intervention extended beyond a single front.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Publisher | John Murray |
|---|---|
| Publication date | 9 Nov. 2023 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 384 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1529326761 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-13 | 978-1529326765 |
| Dimensions | 16 x 3.8 x 23.6 cm |
|---|---|
| Weight listed | 630 g |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers interested in the Russian Revolution, Civil War and international intervention.
- Readers who enjoy narrative history grounded in archival sources.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a concise introduction rather than a detailed account of a complex military and political episode.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Customer feedback praises the book as thoroughly researched and well written, and describes its complex story as riveting and historically illuminating. Some readers also find it engaging, while one reported difficulty staying involved. That contrast may matter for readers weighing a detailed narrative of a sprawling conflict against a consistently easy read.
Positive themes
- Customers describe the research and writing positively.
- Feedback praises the historical detail and the narrative’s informative content.
Negative themes
- One reported concern is that it can be difficult to stay involved.
Mixed feedback
- Readers describe the complex narrative as riveting, but feedback also notes that engagement is not consistent for everyone.
Frequently asked questions
What period does the book cover?
It focuses on the Western intervention in Russia during the post-revolutionary Civil War, in the closing months of the First World War and the years that followed.
How long is the book?
The listing gives a print length of 384 pages.
What sources does the account use?
The listing says the book draws on diaries, letters and memoirs.
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