March 1917

On the Brink of War and Revolution

Will Englund

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Norton
13 April 2018

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March 1917 is a riveting history of the month that transformed the world's greatest nations as Russia faced revolution and America entered World War I. Drawing on a wealth of contemporary Russian and American diaries, memoirs, oral histories, and newspaper accounts, Pulitzer Prize?winning journalist Will Englund creates a highly detailed and textured account of America's transformation from an isolationist nation to one that embraced an active role in shaping world affairs while at home Jim Crow still reigned. This fascinating examination considers the dreams of that year's warriors, pacifists, activists, revolutionaries, and reactionaries—from Czar Nicholas II to Woodrow Wilson, from Theodore Roosevelt to the fiery congresswoman Jeannette Rankin—and demonstrates how their successes and failures constitute the origin story of our complex modern world.

By: Will Englund
Imprint: Norton
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 211mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 28mm
Weight: 309g
ISBN: 9780393355673
ISBN 10: 0393355675
Pages: 400
Publication Date: 13 April 2018
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for March 1917: On the Brink of War and Revolution

In his detailed, fast-paced account....Englund deftly intertwines the Russian story with the American one....a remarkable portrait.--Charles King A detailed account of one month that shaped history. Offers fascinating details about nations on the brink of war.--Dan Rodricks One of the most delightful [books] I have ever read on the subject. Mr. Englund is a very talented writer of vast experience.--G. Jefferson Price III, Baltimore Sun This book nicely details both the political arena and the submerged social currents. It also adds to the knowledge base about this time period....Recommended for those eager to learn about watershed moments in history and all readers interested in World War I. Englund is an accomplished storyteller, and he captures well the spirit of the time. Fast-paced history....full of haunting, unforgettable wartime images.--David M. Shribman Despite the plethora of books on WWI, Englund....crafts a novel and persuasive point of entry into the topic, focusing on the pivotal month of March 1917....[he] delivers a satisfying, well written, and well timed work. Clearly written and engaging.--Wm. Roger Louis