Witness to Revolution: The Russian Revolution Diary and Letters of J. Butler Wright - Couverture rigide

Allison, William T.

 
9780275974749: Witness to Revolution: The Russian Revolution Diary and Letters of J. Butler Wright
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ISBN 10 : 027597474X ISBN 13 : 9780275974749
Editeur : Praeger Publishers Inc, 2002

Synopsis

J. Butler Wright brought his young bride and son to Russia in the fall of 1916 to take up duties as counselor to the American Embassy in Petrograd. He had no idea that he would soon witness one of the most amazing events in history—the collapse of Imperial Russia and the advent of the Soviet Union. Recording daily events and observations in his diary, Wright left a vivid description of the day-to-day uncertainty in revolutionary Russia and American activities during this chaotic time. This account demonstrates how confused and dangerous diplomatic representation can be during times of crisis. While often missing the mark in what was happening in Russia, Wright and his fellow diplomats fulfilled their duty diligently.

From an official audience with the Tsar in early 1917 to a fantastic journey across Russia on the Trans-Siberian Railway in 1918, Wright recorded his observations on events, people, culture, intrigue, danger, and the normal occurrences of daily life. Throughout it all, Wright remained dedicated to his duty as an American representative and constantly searched for an effective American reaction to what was happening in Russia. On a personal level, however, Wright's concern for the safety of his wife and son during this chaotic time reveals that it was not always about duty to country.

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À propos de l?auteur

WILLIAM THOMAS ALLISON is Assistant Professor of History at Weber State University. He is the author of American Diplomats in Russia: Case Studies in Orphan Diplomacy, 1916-1919 (Praeger, 1997).

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Éditeur
Praeger Publishers Inc
Date d'édition
2002
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
027597474X
ISBN 13 
9780275974749
Reliure
Relié
Nombre de pages
288
Coordonnées du fabricant
non disponible
Personne responsable
gpsr@libri.de
gpsr@libri.de

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