Isbn: 9780282921675 - belgium of the east: an interview with dr. dimitri a. markoff, president of the american relief committee for carpatho-russians (classic reprint) (3 résultats)

PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the intricate history and struggles of the Carpatho-Russians, a group of five million people residing in the borderlands of Eastern Europe. The author, a prominent Carpatho-Russian activist and former member of the Austrian Parliament, recounts the plight of his people during World War I, highlighting the brutal oppression they faced under Austro-Hungarian rule. He sheds light on the complex political landscape of the region, exploring the rise of the Ukrainian nationalist movement and its impact on Carpatho-Russian identity. The book offers a firsthand account of the author's harrowing experiences as a political prisoner, subjected to torture and imprisonment for his advocacy of Carpatho-Russian autonomy. Through vivid descriptions of wartime atrocities and the resilience of the Carpatho-Russian spirit, the author underscores the importance of self-determination and the enduring human cost of political oppression. His powerful testimony serves as a poignant reminder of the often-overlooked struggles of marginalized communities in the pursuit of freedom and recognition. 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. …