Six Weeks In Russia In 1919 (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161466775)

Six Weeks in Russia in 1919 is a travelogue written by Arthur Ransome, an English author and journalist who visited Russia in the aftermath of the 1917 Bolshevik Revolution. The book provides a detailed account of Ransome's six-week journey through Moscow, Petrograd (now St. Petersburg), and other parts of Russia, where he met with prominent Bolshevik leaders and witnessed firsthand the impact of the revolution on the country.Ransome's book is unique in that it provides a sympathetic and nuanced view of the Bolshevik regime, which was widely demonized in the Western press at the time. He describes the enthusiasm and idealism of the Russian people, as well as the challenges they faced in building a new socialist society in the midst of civil war and foreign intervention.The book also includes vivid descriptions of the physical and political landscape of Russia in 1919, including the devastation wrought by the war and the revolutionary fervor that permeated the country. Ransome's observations on the role of propaganda and censorship in the new Soviet state, as well as his encounters with key figures such as Lenin and Trotsky, offer a valuable historical perspective on the early years of the Soviet Union.Overall, Six Weeks in Russia in 1919 is a compelling and insightful account of a pivotal moment in Russian history, written by a keen observer with a deep understanding of the country and its people.There was, of course, a dreadful scrimmage about getting away. Several people were not ready at the last minute. Only one motor was obtainable for nine persons with their light luggage, and a motor lorry for the heavy things.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: Arthur Ransome
ISBN-10: 1161466770
ISBN-13: 9781161466775
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/23/2010
Pages: 98
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.86lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.25d