02461cam a22003373u 4500 75772 UtSlPG 20260610134743.0 m cr n 260607r20251928utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 77221473 UtSlPG fi iso639-1 DK Svinhufvud, Pehr Evind, 1861-1944 Svinhufvudin kertomukset Siperiasta Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2025 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2025-04-01 Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen "Svinhufvudin kertomukset Siperiasta" is a historical account, likely composed in the early 20th century and edited by Erkki Räikkönen from the experiences of Pehr Evind Svinhufvud. The book focuses on Svinhufvud’s exile to Siberia, set against the backdrop of Finland’s legal and national struggle with Russian imperial rule during the years surrounding the First World War. Its main subject is Svinhufvud himself—a notable Finnish jurist and statesman—whose personal resistance and ordeal serve as a lens through which broader issues of justice and national identity are explored in a turbulent era. The opening of the book lays out the context of Svinhufvud’s experiences, introducing the peaceful rural landscape of Kotkaniemi, his home, before turmoil intrudes with the onset of the First World War and sharpening Russian oppression. It details Svinhufvud's principled legal resistance to the unlawful acts of Russian authorities, leading to his dismissal, community support, and eventual arrest at the Luumäki court amid public protest. Early chapters emphasize both the personal and national stakes, highlighting Svinhufvud’s unwavering sense of duty, the emotional toll on his family, and the solidarity shown by supporters. This introduction sets the stage for a story of dignified defiance and the consequences faced by those who challenge injustice. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: Helsinki: Otava, 1928 Siberia (Russia) -- Description and travel Svinhufvud, Pehr Evind, 1861-1944 Räikkönen, Erkki, 1900-1961 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/75772 116497 116497