Lenin on politics and revolution;: Selected writings

This selection of Lenin's principal political writings brings together in one volume the key texts essential to an understanding of his revolutionary political thought. Spanning thirty years in Lenin's career, from his early days as a member of an obscure revolutionary sect to his years as the unquestioned leader of the world's first successful "socialist" revolution, these writings, together with James Connor's commentaries and notes, provide a concise introduction to Lenin in his roles as professional revolutionary, governmental leader and political theorist.