Anne O’Donnell. Power and Possession in the Russian Revolution. Princeton: Princeton University Press, 2024. xix, 370 pp. Notes. Bibliography. Index. Photographs. Tables. 39. 95, hard bound.

Key Points

• The work examines the interplay of power and possession during the Russian Revolution, aiming to uncover underlying social structures.
• Historical analysis of primary and secondary sources
• Examination of social and political dynamics during the revolution
• Use of tables and photographs to enhance understanding
• Highlights the complexities of ownership and power relations
• Reveals the influence of societal structures on revolutionary outcomes
• Offers a nuanced view of the motivations behind the revolution's key events