The Bolsheviks seized power in November 1917 from "summary" of A People's Tragedy by Orlando Figes
The Bolsheviks seized power in November 1917 through a carefully orchestrated plan that capitalized on the chaos and discontent of the time. The October Revolution was not a spontaneous event but the culmination of months of strategic planning and political maneuvering by the Bolshevik leadership. Lenin, the mastermind behind the operation, understood the power of timing and seized the moment when the Provisional Government was at its weakest. The Bolsheviks' seizure of power was not without opposition. The Provisional Government resisted the Bolshevik takeover, but their efforts were hampered by internal divisions and a lack of popular support. The Bolsheviks, on the other hand, had a clear vision and a well-organized party apparatus that enabled them to quickly consolidate their power and neutralize their opponents. The success of the Bolsheviks can also be attributed to their ability to tap into the grievances of the Russian people. The promi...
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