The Russian revolution of October 1917, born of the devastation of the
Great War, exerted its influence around the globe. Its massive
consequences shaped the Twentieth Century and are still with us. Taking
1917 as a point of departure, this book focus on the consequences of
imperial and state collapse after 1917 in spatial and chronological
dialogue. The contributors examine how profound institutional change
created narratives and representations of national memories. They
explore the nationalist movements that shaped the new countries and
bring to life the communist activists who helped to transform the old
world as a tragedy of terrible dimensions unfolded.