John Reed

John Reed, revolucionario, destacado periodista e inmejorable cronista, dio un insuperable testimonio sobre uno de los acontecimientos históricos que inauguraron el siglo xx, la Revolución de Octubre. En este reportaje periodistico, testimonio y producto de una participacion apasionada en el proceso revolucionario, Reed nos ofrece un impresionante relato de primera mano rebosante de urgencia e inmediatez. La presente obra maestra de Reed reconstruye el ambiente revolucionario de 1917 y nos situa hombro con hombro con las milicias populares, los comites de fabrica, los propagandistas y las multitudes que llenaron las plazas de San Petersburgo para protestar, celebrar y hacer huelga.

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Ten Days That Shook the World (1919) is a book by the American journalist and socialist John Reed about the October Revolution in Russia in 1917, which Reed experienced firsthand. Reed followed many of the prominent Bolshevik leaders closely during his time in Russia. John Reed died in 1920, shortly after the book was finished, and he is one of the few Americans buried at the Kremlin Wall Necropolis in Moscow, a site normally reserved only for the most prominent Soviet leaders. John Reed was on an assignment for The Masses, a magazine of socialist politics, when he was reporting the Russian Revolution. Although Reed states that he had "tried to see events with the eye of a conscientious reporter, interested in setting down the truth" during the time of the event, he stated in the preface that "in the struggle my sympathies were not neutral" (since the book leans towards the Bolsheviks and their viewpoints). Before John Reed left for Russia, the Espionage Act was passed on June 15, 1917, which fined and imprisoned anyone who interfered with the recruiting of soldiers and prohibited the mailing of any newspaper or magazine that promoted such sentiments. The U. S. Postal Service was also given leave to deny any mailing that fitted these standards from further postal delivery, and then to disqualify a magazine because it had missed a mailing and hence, was no longer considered a regular publication. Because of this, The Masses was forced by the United States federal government to cease publication in the fall of 1917, after refusing to change the magazines policy against the war. The Liberator, founded by Max Eastman under his and his sisters private control, published Reeds articles concerning the Russian Revolution instead. In an effort to ensure the magazines survival, Eastman compromised and tempered its views accordingly.

Ten Days that Shook the World is a first-hand account of Russias October Revolution of 1917. Written in 1919 by the American journalist and socialist John Reed, it follows many of the prominent Bolshevik leaders of this time. Reed died the year after his book was finished and was buried in Moscows Kremlin Wall Necropolis - one of the few Americans accorded this honor usually reserved for the Soviets most prominent leaders.

John Reed fue testigo de la Revolución de Octubre, asistió en Petrogrado al II Congreso de los Sóviets de Obreros, Soldados y Campesinos de toda Rusia y vivió los acontecimientos que cambiaron la historia del siglo xx. Esta es la cronica diaria y exhaustiva del proceso revolucionario, con entrevistas a los lideres de las diferentes facciones, que supone un excepcional relato del hervidero politico que se vivio en Rusia en 1917. Reed, que años atras acompaño a Pancho Villa durante la Revolucion mexicana como corresponsal y viajo a lo largo de todo el frente oriental durante la Primera Guerra Mundial, ofrece aqui un apasionado relato de los acontecimientos vividos en Petrogrado mientras Lenin y los bolcheviques se hacian con el poder. Captura el espiritu de las masas embriagadas de idealismo y excitacion ante la caida del Gobierno provisional, el asalto al Palacio de invierno y la toma del poder. Desde su publicacion en 1919, este apasionante relato de un periodista occidental, se convirtio en uno de los grandes textos del periodismo norteamericano. Una obra maestra del reportaje que Lenin definio como la exposicion mas veraz y vivida de la Revolucion.

DIEZ DÍAS QUE SE ESTREMECIERON AL MUNDO

México Insurgente (1915) es, quizá uno de los primeros resplandores literarios de la Revolución mexicana. Las anécdotas contadas en él se desarrollan en forma insustituible, trascendiendo y penetrando inolvidables en nuestro animo mediante una sencillez visual y auditiva de colorido poderoso. Esta obra permanece por la frescura vital de su llano estilo periodistico, su caracter, fuerza y verdad, cuyas resonancias siguen y seguiran palpantes a traves del tiempo.Sobre Diez dias que estremecieron al mundo, su propio autor escribe: "Este libro es un trozo condensado de historia tal como yo la vi. No pretende ser mas que un detallado relato de la Revolucion de Noviembre en que los bolcheviques, al frente de los obreros y soldados, conquistaron el poder del Estado en Rusia y lo entregaron a los Soviets".

"Este libro es un trozo de historia condensado tal como yo la vi. No pretende ser más que un detallado relato de la Revolución de Octubre en que los bolcheviques, al frente de los obreros y soldados, conquistaron el poder del Estado en Rusia y lo entregaron a los soviets." John Reed, que procedia de una familia de clase acomodada, desde sus tiempos de estudiante en la Universidad de Harvard lucho contra las injusticias sociales. Fue cronista insuperable de dos revoluciones (la mexicana y la rusa) y paladin de las huelgas y sublevaciones de los obreros norteamericanos. La presente obra constituye una fuente imprescindible para conocer de primera mano uno de los acontecimientos de mayor trascendencia de la historia del siglo XX.

In Ten Days That Shook the World by John Reed, the author offers a gripping account of the Bolshevik Revolution in Russia, detailing the tumultuous events that took place in just ten days. Reeds writing style is incredibly vivid and immersive, providing readers with a firsthand look at the chaotic political landscape of the time. The book is considered a classic work of journalism, known for its emphasis on eyewitness accounts and detailed descriptions of key moments in history. Reeds narrative style brings the reader directly into the heart of the revolution, creating a sense of immediacy and urgency that is both compelling and informative. John Reed was a socialist journalist who was present in Russia during the revolution, offering him a unique perspective on the events that unfolded. His personal experiences and political beliefs undoubtedly influenced the writing of Ten Days That Shook the World, providing readers with an authentic and insightful account of this pivotal moment in history. I highly recommend Ten Days That Shook the World to anyone interested in Russian history, political revolutions, or journalistic writing. John Reeds compelling narrative and firsthand account make this book a must-read for those seeking a deeper understanding of the Bolshevik Revolution and its impact on the world.

John Reeds Insurgent Mexico is a powerful firsthand account of the Mexican Revolution, providing in-depth insights into the social and political unrest that characterized the period. Reed masterfully blends personal anecdotes with detailed historical analysis, capturing the revolutionary spirit and intensity of the events. Written in a vivid and engaging prose style, the book immerses the reader in the chaos and complexity of the revolution, offering a unique perspective on this tumultuous time in Mexican history. As a work of literary journalism, Insurgent Mexico stands out for its compelling narrative and commitment to truth-telling. John Reed, a seasoned journalist and writer, drew inspiration from his experiences covering revolutionary movements around the world. His dedication to documenting the struggles of marginalized communities shines through in this seminal work. Readers interested in a gripping account of a pivotal moment in Mexican history will find Insurgent Mexico both informative and captivating, making it a must-read for students of history and enthusiasts of revolutionary literature.