Lenin A Biography
“Lenin A Biography” by David Shub, published by Penguin in 1966, offers a detailed exploration of the life of Vladimir Lenin through the lens of an author deeply connected to the events of the Russian Revolution. Spanning 496 pages, this biography presents a narrative that intertwines Shub’s personal experiences with significant political developments, highlighting his interactions with key figures such as Leon Trotsky and Joseph Stalin.
Readers will find a comprehensive account of Lenin’s political journey, from Shub’s early involvement in the Social Democratic Labour Party to his participation in the 1905 Revolution and subsequent exile. The biography delves into the complexities of revolutionary politics and the relationships that shaped Lenin’s ideology and actions. Through Shub’s perspective, the book provides insights into the political landscape of early 20th-century Russia, making it a significant contribution to the fields of biography and political history.
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David Shub was born in Russia in 1887. He became involved in politics and joined the Social Democratic Labour Party in 1903.
In 1904 he left Russia and lived in London, Paris and Geneva where he met and worked with George Plekhanov, Pavel Axelrod, Leon Trotsky, Vera Zasulich, Jules Martov, Vladimir Lenin, Anatoli Lunacharsky, and Victor Chernov.
He returned to Russia to participate in the 1905 Revolution. In 1906 he was arrested for revolutionary activity and sentenced to internal exile in Siberia.
Shub escaped in 1908 and made his way to the United States. He kept in close contact with the leaders of both the February Revolution and the October Revolution. In 1930 Shub published an article on Joseph Stalin in the New York Times. Over the next twenty years he wrote extensively about the Russian Revolution including his acclaimed biography of Vladimir Lenin that was published in 1948.
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