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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book recounts the author's harrowing journey through the chaos and turmoil of Bolshevik Russia in early 1920. Fleeing the advancing Red Army, the author and a small group of British officers and civilians embark on a desperate race across the frozen Siberian landscape. Their escape is fraught with danger, from congested railways and hostile guerilla bands to the ever-present threat of typhus and the brutal Siberian winter. The narrative vividly portrays the collapse of infrastructure, the disintegration of social order, and the desperate plight of refugees caught in the crossfire of civil war. Beyond the personal account of survival, the author offers a critical analysis of Bolshevik ideology and its impact on Russian society. He challenges the prevailing propaganda of the time, highlighting the stark realities of life under Communist rule. The book delves into the complexities of the Russian Revolution, exploring themes of political fanaticism, social upheaval, and the human cost of ideological conflict. Ultimately, this firsthand account provides a valuable window into a pivotal moment in history, shedding light on the enduring consequences of the Bolshevik Revolution and its impact on the Russian people. 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 réf. du vendeur 9781330143506_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781330143506
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781330143506
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)