1917: Lenin, Wilson, and the birth of the new world disorder

The German note

Russia and America confront a world war

Tommy and Volodya

Neutrality at bay

Break point

President Wilson goes to war, Lenin goes to the Finland Station

Ruptures, mutinies, and convoys

Mr. Wilson's war

Summer of discontent

American leviathan

Russia on the brink

Hinge of fates

1918: war and peace and war again

1919: grand illusions

Last act

Conclusion.