The Emancipation of the Russian Serfs, 1861
Michael Lynch takes a fresh look at the key reform of 19th-century Russia – the end of Serfdom.
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Mao Zedong: Liberator or Oppressor of China?
Michael Lynch introduces the controversial career of a gargantuan figure in Chinese and modern world history.
The Roles of Lenin and Stalin in the Russian Revolution
How should we interpret the Bolshevik Revolution, in the light of later events? Michael Lynch explains the issues with which we have to grapple and gives tips on how to impress the examiners.
Trotsky - Angel of Enlightenment or Frustrated Dictator?
In reviewing the career of one of the key figures in modern Russian history, Michael Lynch rejects the notion that Trotsky would have been a more humane leader than Stalin.