Petrograd, 1917

Name: Petrograd, 1917
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SKU: 9781851244607
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Witnesses to the Russian Revolution

By John Pinfold

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Petrograd, 1917 by John Pinfold offers an insightful exploration of the tumultuous events during the Russian Revolution. The book provides a vivid and detailed account of the political upheaval and social changes in Petrograd, as experienced by various influential figures and everyday people. It captures the atmosphere of a city on the brink of monumental change, weaving together personal narratives with historical context.
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If you are fascinated by the intricate details of historical revolutions and the human stories behind them, you may find this book captivating. It offers a vivid portrayal of the extraordinary events in revolutionary Russia, seen through personal accounts that bring the chaos and transformation of the time to life.

Petrograd, 1917

Drawing from the Bodleian Library's collections, this richly-illustrated book features extracts from letters, journals, diaries and memoirs written by a diverse cast of onlookers. Put into context with introductory notes, these first-hand accounts give a fascinating insight into the tumultuous year of 1917.

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The 1917 Bolshevik Revolution irrevocably changed the course of history, with consequences still being felt a century later. This book offers a dramatic depiction of the chaotic events of the revolution, drawn from selected firsthand accounts.

Assembling extracts from letters, journals, diaries, and memoirs from a remarkably diverse cast of both Russians and foreign nationals who were there when the revolution broke, Petrograd, 1917 is a strikingly close-up account of these world-shaking events. Each entry is supplemented with a short introductory note that sets it in context, and the book is rounded out with more than seventy illustrations, including photographs of the Romanovs and the violence in the streets, as well as propaganda posters, postcards to loved ones, and more.

In these pages, the drama and terror of those days comes to life once more, a century on.

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This book provides a vivid, day-by-day account of the revolutionary events in Petrograd during 1917, showcasing perspectives from numerous non-Russian witnesses. The author, John Pinfold, presents this significant historical period in an accessible manner while maintaining scholarly depth. The narrative moves seamlessly from Lenin's public appearances to the harrowing fate of Tsar Nicholas II, offering compelling eyewitness history.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781851244607

Publisher: Bodleian Library

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 10 March 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bodleian Library

Illustration: 44 Illustrations, black and white; 32 Plates, color

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 156.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 748g

Pages: 304

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Biography & Memoir European History History & Military John Pinfold Journals Non-Fiction Russian & Soviet History Stationery

About the Author

John Pinfold was Rhodes House Librarian from 1993-2008. He is the author of 'Postcards from the Russian Revolution', 'Postcards of Lost Royals' and 'Postcards from Utopia' (Bodleian Library Publishing). His most recent book is 'Aintree The History of the Racecourse' (2016).