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“The link between literacy and revolutions is a well-known historical phenomenon. The three great revolutions of modern European history -- the English, the French and the Russian -- all took place in societies where the rate of literacy was approaching 50 per cent. Literacy had a profound effect on the peasant mind and community. It promotes abstract thought and enables the peasant to master new skills and technologies, Which in turn helps him to accept the concept of progress that fuels change in the modern world.”

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Orlando Figes
Orlando Figes

Orlando Figes is a renowned British historian known for his in-depth research into Russian history. His works cover a wide range of topics from the Tsarist Russia to the Soviet era, and are praised for their detailed research and vivid storytelling. more

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