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Published by Reaktion Books Ltd
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First published 2011
Copyright © Lars T. Lih 2011
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Lih, Lars T.
Lenin. – (Critical lives)
1. Lenin, Vladimir Ilich, 1870–1924.
2. Revolutionaries – Soviet Union – Biography.
3. Heads of state – Soviet Union–Biography.
4. Soviet Union – Politics and government – 1917–1936.
I. Title II. Series
947′.0841′092-
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eISBN: 9781780230030