Merchants and Markets in Revolutionary Russia, 1917–30

Discover the intricate history of private internal trade in the USSR during the New Economic Policy (NEP) of the 1920s in Merchants and Markets in Revolutionary Russia, 1917–30 by Arup Banerji. Published by Palgrave Macmillan in 1997, this insightful 237-page paperback delves into the dynamics of private trade and the markets that flourished during a time of significant political upheaval. Banerji offers an exhaustive portrayal of these markets, juxtaposed with the Bolsheviks' anxieties regarding the potential destabilizing effects of traders. This compelling exploration provides valuable context for understanding the complexities of the economic landscape in revolutionary Russia. A must-read for anyone interested in Russian history, economics, or the socio-political transformations of the early 20th century.