Petersburg And Warsaw: Scenes Witnessed During A Residence In Poland And Russia In 1863-1864 (1864) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781104208417)

Petersburg And Warsaw: Scenes Witnessed During A Residence In Poland And Russia In 1863-1864 is a historical book written by Augustin P. O'Brien and first published in 1864. The book is a first-hand account of O'Brien's experiences during his stay in Poland and Russia in the years 1863-1864. The author was an American diplomat and journalist who was sent to Poland and Russia to report on the political situation in these countries during a time of great upheaval.The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on O'Brien's experiences in Petersburg, the capital of Russia. Here, he provides a detailed account of the political and social climate of the city, including discussions on the Russian court, the military, and the police. He also covers topics such as the Russian Orthodox Church, the education system, and the press.In the second part of the book, O'Brien moves on to Warsaw, the capital of Poland, and provides a similar account of the political and social climate of this city. This includes discussions on the Polish uprising of 1863, which was a major event in Polish history, as well as the role of the Russian government in suppressing the rebellion.Throughout the book, O'Brien provides a detailed and insightful analysis of the political and social situation in both Poland and Russia during this period. He also offers his own observations and opinions on the events and people he encountered during his stay. The book is an important historical document that provides a valuable insight into the complex political and social climate of Poland and Russia in the mid-19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Augustin P. O'Brien
ISBN-10: 1104208415
ISBN-13: 9781104208417
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 03/20/2009
Pages: 256
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.20lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.75d