The 1917 Russian Revolution epitomized a drastic transformation, as the proletariat seized power from the old elite. John Reed, an American journalist, documented the chaotic atmosphere during the storming of the Winter Palace, reflecting the new assertiveness of the masses. His memoir reveals personal experiences and insights contrasting with the detached analysis of figures like Trotsky. Reed, originally from a wealthy background, became a fervent socialist, and his writings captured the spirit of the times. His passionate involvement in the revolution ultimately led to his indictment and exile from America.
When, in a last-ditch effort to save the Provisional Government, two liberal grandees demanded that they be let in, one of the sailors replied, 'We will spank you! And if necessary we will shoot you too. Go home now, and leave us in peace!'
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