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050 4 _aDK
100 1 _aRansome, Arthur,
_d1884-1967
245 1 0 _aRussia in 1919
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c1998
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 1998-05-01
508 _aThis Etext prepared by Joseph Gallanar
520 _a"Russia in 1919" by Arthur Ransome is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book provides a firsthand observation of the tumultuous events in Russia during the early days of the Soviet government, offering insights into the political landscape, societal struggles, and personal encounters of the author with key figures of the time. At the start of the narrative, Ransome reflects on his journey into Russia, accompanied by a group of correspondents, and describes the atmosphere as they cross the border from Finland into a country undergoing drastic transformation. The opening portion details the feelings of trepidation mixed with exhilaration among the travelers, a stark contrast between the relative order in Finland and the chaotic, uncertain conditions in Russia. As they reach Petrograd, Ransome encounters a city marked by violence and unrest from recent revolts, illuminating the dire state of the populace amidst war and revolution. His focus on vivid personal experiences and historical context sets the tone for an engaging exploration of a nation in crisis. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aSoviet Union -- History -- Revolution, 1917-1921
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1324
999 _c43440
_d43440