Episode of Series “History 1917-1967”.
Describes the background to the Russian revolution of 1917, Lenin’s intentions and policies and the consolidation of the Bolsheviks in power. Commentary by Brian Redhead. Suitable for upper secondary level.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
321339
Language
English
Subject categories
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Communism
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Communism - Soviet Union
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Political science
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Soviet Union - Politics and government
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
History → Bolsheviks - Soviet Union - History
History → Lenin, Vladimir Il'ich, 1870-1924
History → Soviet Union - History - Revolution, 1917-1921
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)