| Author |
Baring, Maurice, 1874-1945 |
| LoC No. |
08011807
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| Title |
A year in Russia
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| Original Publication |
London: Methuen & Co., 1907.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 72.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Richard Tonsing, Peter Becker, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"A Year in Russia" by Maurice Baring is a collection of personal reflections and impressions written in the early 20th century. The narrative, stemming from Baring's year-long stay in Russia, encapsulates the complex socio-political landscape of a nation undergoing significant transformation during a time of crisis. The author aims to depict the realities of everyday life in Russia, providing glimpses into the thoughts and opinions of various individuals amid monumental historical events. The opening of the narrative establishes Baring's intention to record the turbulent political climate surrounding the 1905 Russian Revolution, focusing on the peace negotiations, public discontent, and the impending Duma. As he travels from St. Petersburg towards Manchuria, he encounters a diverse group of characters—officers, civilians, and fellow travelers—who express their varied perspectives on the conflict and its implications. The author's keen observations highlight both the palpable tension fueled by the ongoing war and the contrasting apathy of ordinary citizens, reinforcing the notion that significant historical crises often fail to penetrate the daily routines of the average person. Baring's writing sets the stage for a more intricate exploration of Russia's socio-political evolution throughout the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
DK: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Russia, Former Soviet Republics, Poland
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| Subject |
Russia -- Politics and government -- 1894-1917
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| Subject |
Russia -- Social conditions -- 1801-1917
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| Subject |
Russia -- History -- Revolution, 1905-1907
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
72360 |
| Release Date |
Dec 9, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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