J. Butler Wright brought his young bride and son to Russia in
the fall of 1916 to take up duties as counselor to the American
Embassy in Petrograd. He had no idea that he would soon witness one
of the most amazing events in history--the collapse of Imperial
Russia and the advent of the Soviet Union. Recording daily events
and observations in his diary, Wright left a vivid description of
the day-to-day uncertainty in revolutionary Russia and American
activities during this chaotic time. This account demonstrates how
confused and dangerous diplomatic representation can be during
times of crisis. While often missing the mark in what was happening
in Russia, Wright and his fellow diplomats fulfilled their duty
diligently.
From an official audience with the Tsar in early 1917 to a
fantastic journey across Russia on the Trans-Siberian Railway in
1918, Wright recorded his observations on events, people, culture,
intrigue, danger, and the normal occurrences of daily life.
Throughout it all, Wright remained dedicated to his duty as an
American representative and constantly searched for an effective
American reaction to what was happening in Russia. On a personal
level, however, Wright's concern for the safety of his wife and son
during this chaotic time reveals that it was not always about duty
to country.
General
Imprint: |
Praeger Publishers Inc
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Series: |
Praeger Studies in Diplomacy and Strategic Thought |
Release date: |
February 2002 |
First published: |
February 2002 |
Authors: |
William T. Allison
|
Dimensions: |
235 x 156 x 20mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Hardcover
|
Pages: |
288 |
Edition: |
New |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-275-97474-9 |
Categories: |
Books >
Humanities >
History >
General
Books >
History >
General
|
LSN: |
0-275-97474-X |
Barcode: |
9780275974749 |
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