Ten Days That Shook the World

John Reed was a correspondent for the left-wing magazine The Masses and witnessed the events of the October Revolution while in Petrograd (now St. Petersburg) in 1917. Ten Days That Shook the World is based on his eyewitness experiences interviews with key participants and extensive research on the ground. The book provides a detailed and vivid narrative of the revolutionary upheaval in Petrograd from the perspective of the workers soldiers and Bolshevik leaders involved in the events. Reed offers a personal and passionate account of the social and political dynamics that led to the overthrow of the Provisional Government and the establishment of Soviet power. Ten Days That Shook the World is highly regarded for its authenticity and emotional intensity. Reeds writing style immerses readers in the atmosphere of the revolution and conveys the excitement turmoil and idealism of the time. The book is often praised for its journalistic approach capturing the perspectives of ordinary people as well as prominent figures like Lenin and Leon Trotsky.