This documentary reader, compiled by Daly (history, U. of Illinois, US) and Trofimov (history, Queen's U. and the U. of Guelph, Canada), consists of fresh translations of primary source documents, many previously unavailable, that shed light on the processes and experiences of the Russian Revolution, from its roots in the cauldron of World War I through to the conclusion of the civil war and the consolidation of power by the Bolsheviks. The documents include speeches and deliberations of the widely recognized historical actors on all sides of the conflict, as well as accounts of the experiences and views of peasants, soldiers, workers, and others. The documents collectively provide a multi-faceted view of the conflict through recognition of the many strands of ideological, regional, class, and other differences that conditioned the experiences and outcomes of the revolution. Annotation ©2010 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)