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To what extent was World War I responsible for the collapse of the Provisional Government in 1917?
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To what extent was World War I responsible for the collapse of the Provisional Government in 1917? The Provisional Government assumed control of Russia following the abdication of the Tsar Nicholas II. It only had a brief period in power lasting about seven months. Historians have disputed the main cause for its failure, Marxist historians, such as John Reed, have rewarded it to the Bolshevik's effective propaganda machine, whilst more revisionist historians, such as Christopher Read, take a more encompassing position on the issue. They lay blame at a range of factors such as the First World War and the dual authority in relation to the Petrograd Soviet. Revisionist historians have also benefited from the post-glasnost era and hence have both greater access to more sources as well as the advantage of hindsight. To understand the reasons for the collapse of the Provisional Government it is crucial to be aware...
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