Interpreting the Russian Revolution : the language and symbols of 1917 / Orlando Figes and Boris Kolonitskii.

Author/creator Figes, Orlando
Other author Kolonit͡skiĭ, B. I.
Format Book
Publication InfoNew Haven ; London : Yale University Press, ©1999.
Description198 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, portraits ; 25 cm
Subjects
Political culture--Soviet Union.
Symbolism in politics--Soviet Union. --History.
Soviet Union--History. --Revolution, 1917-1921.
Soviet Union--Politics and government. --1917-1936.

Contents 1. The desacralization of the monarchy : rumours and the downfall of the Romanovs -- 2. The symbolic revolution -- 3. The cult of the leader -- 4. Languages of citizenship, languages of class : workers and the social order -- 5. The language of the revolution in the village -- 6. Images of the enemy.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 99063582
ISBN0300081065

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks DK265 .F47 1999 ✔ Available Place Hold