# General Alexander Verkhovsky — Ten Days That Shook the World character guide

> General Alexander Verkhovsky in Ten Days That Shook the World by John Reed.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** General Verkhovsky, Verkhovsky

**First appearance:** 0011-i-background

## Who they are

Minister of War in the Provisional Government.

## In the story

### [III: On the Eve](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ten_days_that_shook_the_world_se/chapters/iii-on-the-eve)

Proposes pressing Allies for peace because the army can fight no longer; given indefinite leave and leaves the government.

### [Appeals to the Front Against Dukhonin](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ten_days_that_shook_the_world_se/chapters/19-appeals-to-the-front-against-dukhonin)

Mentioned as one of the agents and allies of the bourgeoisie gathering at the Stavka.

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