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Harper, Florence Macleod

9781330140208: Runaway Russia (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10 : 1330140206 ISBN 13 : 9781330140208

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2017

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Across war-torn Europe, a fearless traveler records peril, politics, and public life as it unfolds around her.

This memoir follows the author through the upheaval of early 20th‑century Russia and the surrounding theaters of war. From crowded ships bound for safety to front-line scenes, it blends sharp observations with personal immersion, offering a vivid sense of daily life in a time of revolution and upheaval. The narrative also tracks encounters with notable figures and the shifting roles of women, while detailing practical challenges of travel, shelter, and survival in a rapidly changing world.

Firsthand impressions of Petrograd, the front, and the medical wards amid tumult and reform
Close observations of wartime travel through Sweden, Norway, and beyond, including shelter-searchs and consular procedures
Portraits of women’s activism, including the influence of the suffrage movement on events and people
Daily life on the move: food, weather, transportation, and the constant search for safety

Ideal for readers of historical memoirs, wartime travelogues, and women’s history, who want a grounded, personal view of a transformative era.

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�diteur: Forgotten Books
Date d'�dition: 2017
Langue: anglais
ISBN 10: 1330140206
ISBN 13: 9781330140208
Reliure: Broch�
Nombre de pages: 364
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Runaway Russia (Classic Reprint)

Florence Macleod Harper

Edit� par Forgotten Books, 2017

ISBN 10 : 1330140206 ISBN 13 : 9781330140208

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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book takes the reader on a thrilling journey through the heart of Russia during the tumultuous years leading up to the 1917 revolution. The author, an American journalist, immerses us in the daily life of Petrograd, capturing the atmosphere of mounting unrest and political upheaval. We experience the everyday struggles of the people, the growing discontent with the Tsarist regime, and the simmering tension that would erupt into the bloody February Revolution. The author recounts encounters with ordinary people â� � from soldiers to shopkeepers â� � and provides a firsthand account of the growing violence and social unrest. He masterfully captures the chaos and confusion of the time, the stark contrast between the opulence of the upper classes and the grinding poverty experienced by the working class. The book offers a unique perspective on the political and social dynamics of a nation on the brink of revolution, a period that would forever change the course of Russian history. Through the author's insightful observations and captivating storytelling, we gain a deeper understanding of the events that led to the fall of the Tsarist regime and the birth of the Soviet Union. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N� de r�f. du vendeur 9781330140208_0

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