Ten Days That Shook the World

A vivid, first‑hand chronicle of the days when Russia’s capital erupted into revolt, this account follows the events that unfolded in Petrograd as workers and soldiers surged to seize power. Beginning with a concise look at the social and economic tensions that built up before the uprising, the narrative moves quickly into the storm that toppled the provisional government and set the stage for a new order.

Reed’s reporting is rooted in what he saw and heard on the streets, supplemented by detailed footnotes and striking graphic figures that bring the chaos to life. He captures the hopes and fears of ordinary people, the clash of competing visions for Russia’s future, and the raw energy of a society on the brink of transformation.

For listeners who want a grounded, immersive glimpse into one of the twentieth century’s most turbulent moments, the book offers a clear, engaging portrait of a revolution that reshaped a nation and reverberated worldwide.