The March Revolution: its causes and its leaders: Kennan, G. F. The autocracy's many shortcomings brought its collapse. Pares, B. Rasputin and the Empress Alexandra. Lyashchenko, P. I. Economic and social consequences of the war. Chamberlain, W. H. The March Revolution was spontaneous. Trotsky, L. Bolshevik workingmen led the revolt.
From March to October: the search for ever more radical solutions: Ulam, A. B. Democracy failed to solve Russia's problems. Golovine, N. N. A demoralized army spread dissatisfaction among the people. Mitrany, D. A primitive peasants' war gained momentum. Owen, L. A. The peasant became "autocrat of Russia." Pipes, R. National minorities sought autonomy and independence. Deutscher, I. Bolsheviks led workers toward radical revolution.
The Bolshevik victory: why the Provisional Government fell and why the Bolsheviks were successful: Kerensky, A. Both left and right betrayed the Provisional Government. Strakhovsky, L. I. Kerensky betrayed Russia. Daniels, R. V. Lenin gambled wildly and won. Communist Party of the Soviet Union. The Bolshevik Party led the masses.
