Want to learn more about history, but don’t think you have the time? Think again.Lenin was the Russian revolutionary leader who led the Bolsheviks victory and oversaw the creation of the world’s first socialist state. A staunch advocate of Marxism, he was the first Premier of the Soviet Union, he died in 1924 and historians have argued over his legacy ever since. This book examines the man and his legacy.The Very Brief History series is intended to give the reader a short, concise account of the most important events in world history. Each book provides the reader with the essential facts concerning a particular event or person; no distractions, just the essential facts, allowing the reader to master the subject in the shortest time possible. With The Very Brief History series, anyone can become a history expert!