Rostov in the Russian Civil War, 1917-1920 - The Key to Victory (Paperback)

These documents were collected from the archives in Rostov-on-Don, and this book makes them available for the first time in print. Since becoming freely accessible Soviet archives have provided a rich source for understanding the hopes, fears and strivings of the Russians during the greatest crisis in their history. Both Reds and Whites realized Rostov's vital strategic importance, and the city changed hands six times between 1917 and 1920. These newly published personal stories fill out the social background to its complex mix of classes and nationalities. They convey the daily experience of life in the streets, and the perils faced by either side when changing fortunes forced them to escape across the River Don. Over the last century the slogans of the Revolution have become stale for us. But if we seek to understand the spirit of those years we must remember that these beliefs gave fresh hope to many individuals, presenting a cause for which they were prepared to endure great suffering, and even to sacrifice their lives. Perhaps the passionate enthusiasm of these revolutionaries may give us some insight into the psychology of young men and women who are called 'terrorists' today?

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Cass Military Studies
Release date:	October 2012
First published:	2005
Authors:	Brian Murphy
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 19mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	216
ISBN-13:	978-0-415-65154-7
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > General Books > History > General
LSN:	0-415-65154-9
Barcode:	9780415651547

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