"Ten Days That Shook the World" is an epic essay by journalist John Reed describing the events of the October Uprising of 1917 in Russia. The author is in the very center of events and can convey the atmosphere of that time in detail. The book tells about the emotions and actions of revolutionary leaders, rebels and ordinary people who influenced the further course of history. This is a fascinating narrative about the birth of one of the most significant events of the 20th century, which changed the face of the world.