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Warsaw 1920: Lenins Failed Conquest of Europe,Used
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The dramatic and littleknown story of how, in the summer of 1920, Lenin came within a hair's breadth of shattering the painstakingly constructed Versailles peace settlement and spreading Bolshevism to western Europe.In 1920 the new Soviet state was a mess, following a brutal civil war, and the best way of ensuring its survival appeared to be to export the revolution to Germany, itself economically ruined by defeat in World War I and racked by internal political dissension.Between Russia and Germany lay Poland, a nation that had only just recovered its independence after more than a century of foreign oppression. But it was economically and militarily weak and its misguided offensive to liberate the Ukraine in the spring of 1920 laid it open to attack. Egged on by Trotsky, Lenin launched a massive westward advance under the flamboyant Marshal Tukhachevsky.All that Great Britain and France had fought for over four years now seemed at risk. By the middle of August the Russians were only a few kilometres from Warsaw, and Berlin was less than a week's march away. Then occurred the 'Miracle of the Vistula': the Polish army led by Jozef Pilsudski regrouped and achieved one of the most decisive victories in military history.As a result, the Versailles peace settlement survived, and Lenin was forced to settle for Communism in one country. The battle for Warsaw bought Europe nearly two decades of peace, and communism remained a mainly Russian phenomenon, subsuming many of the autocratic and Byzantine characteristics of Russia's tsarist tradition.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Warsaw 1920: Lenin’s Failed Conquest of Europe'? A: The main theme of the book revolves around the critical events of the summer of 1920, where Lenin's attempt to spread Bolshevism to Western Europe nearly succeeded, and how the Polish army's victory at the Battle of Warsaw preserved the Versailles peace settlement.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The book is authored by Adam Zamoyski, a noted historian and writer.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on February 4, 2008.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Warsaw 1920'? A: The book contains 224 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition of the book is hardcover.
- Q: Is this book in new condition? A: Yes, the book is listed as being in new condition.
- Q: What historical event is the focus of this book? A: The book focuses on the Polish-Soviet War and specifically the Battle of Warsaw in 1920.
- Q: What is the significance of the Battle of Warsaw according to the book? A: The Battle of Warsaw is significant as it marked a pivotal moment in history that thwarted Lenin's plans for Bolshevism in Western Europe, ultimately leading to nearly two decades of peace in the region.
- Q: Does the book include any illustrations or maps? A: The product details do not specify whether the book includes illustrations or maps.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers new to European history? A: Yes, 'Warsaw 1920: Lenin’s Failed Conquest of Europe' provides a dramatic narrative that is accessible to readers who may be new to European history.