One of the most dramatic results of the war was the Russian Revolution of November 1917, or "Ten Days that Shook the World," as it was characterized by the American communist John Reed, that brought the radical Bolshevik regime to power. Paxton/Hessler point out that sparks of political and social revolution flickered across Europe in the immediate aftermath of World War I, but Russia was the only land where it prevailed.
What is the best explanation for this? The unique nature of the Bolshevik party? Russia's (vs. the rest of Europe's) pre-war condition? Russia's (vs. the rest of Europe's) experience in the War? Feel free to offer other interpretations of your own.
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