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Author : Solomon Volkov
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 654 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2010-06-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9781451603156

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St Petersburg by Solomon Volkov Pdf

The definitive cultural biography of the “Venice of the North” and its transcendent artistic and spiritual legacy, written by Russian emerge and acclaimed cultural historian, Solomon Volkov. Long considered to be the mad dream of an imperious autocrat—the "Venice of the North," conceived in a setting of malarial swamps—St. Petersburg was built in 1703 by Peter the Great as Russia's gateway to the West. For almost 300 years this splendid city has survived the most extreme attempts of man and nature to extinguish it, from flood, famine, and disease to civil war, Stalinist purges, and the epic 900-day siege by Hitler's armies. It has even been renamed twice, and became St. Petersburg again only in 1991. Yet not only has it retained its special, almost mystical identity as the schizophrenic soul of modern Russia, but it remains one of the most beautiful and alluring cities in the world. Now Solomon Volkov, a Russian emigre and acclaimed cultural historian, has written the definitive cultural biography of this city and its transcendent artistic and spiritual legacy. For Pushkin, Gogol, and Dostoyevsky, Petersburg was a spectral city that symbolized the near-apocalyptic conflicts of imperial Russia. As the monarchy declined, allowing intellectuals and artists to flourish, Petersburg became a center of avant-garde experiment and flamboyant bohemian challenge to the dominating power of the state, first czarist and then communist. The names of the Russian modern masters who found expression in St. Petersburg still resonate powerfully in every field of art: in music, Stravinsky, Prokofiev, and Shostakovich; in literature, Akhmatova, Blok, Mandelstam, Nabokov, and Brodsky; in dance, Diaghilev, Nijinsky, and Balanchine; in theater, Meyerhold; in painting, Chagall and Malevich; and many others, whose works are now part of the permanent fabric of Western civilization. Yet no comprehensive portrait of this thriving distinctive, and highly influential cosmopolitan culture, and the city that inspired it, has previously been attempted.

Author : Andrei Bely
Publisher : Indiana University Press
Page : 511 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2018-03-30
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780253035530

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Petersburg by Andrei Bely Pdf

Andrei Bely's novel Petersburg is considered one of the four greatest prose masterpieces of the 20th century. In this new edition of the best-selling translation, the reader will have access to the translators' detailed commentary, which provides the necessary historical and literary context for understanding the novel, as well as a foreword by Olga Matich, acclaimed scholar of Russian literature. Set in 1905 in St. Petersburg, a city in the throes of sociopolitical conflict, the novel follows university student Nikolai Apollonovich Ableukhov, who has gotten entangled with a revolutionary terrorist organization with plans to assassinate a government official–Nikolai's own father, Apollon Apollonovich Ableukhov. With a sprawling cast of characters, set against a nightmarish city, it is all at once a historical, political, philosophical, and darkly comedic novel.

Author : Murray Frame
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2000-01-01
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 0786406887

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The St. Petersburg Imperial Theaters by Murray Frame Pdf

The opulent St. Petersburg Imperial Theaters were subsidized and administered by the Russian court from the eighteenth century until the collapse of the tsarist order in 1917. This close association raises many questions about the uses of these theaters and where their loyalties lay in the complex shifting power structure of early twentieth century Russia. This history begins in 1900 with the theater flourishing but undergoing change, then chronicles the impact of war and revolution, as well as audience and administration, leading up to the effective re-establishment of state control over the theaters by the Bolsheviks in 1920. While the theaters were often allied with the forces of change, their grandeur harked back to the age of the tsars, creating an irony that is explored here in depth. Photographs and diagrams of the theaters are included, along with photographs of the central historical figures, and contemporary cartoons referring to the theaters.

Author : Raymond Arsenault
Publisher : University Press of Florida
Page : 698 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2018-02-26
Category : History
ISBN : 9781947372474

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St. Petersburg and the Florida Dream, 1888–1950 by Raymond Arsenault Pdf

The books in the Florida and the Caribbean Open Books Series demonstrate the University Press of Florida’s long history of publishing Latin American and Caribbean studies titles that connect in and through Florida, highlighting the connections between the Sunshine State and its neighboring islands. Books in this series show how early explorers found and settled Florida and the Caribbean. They tell the tales of early pioneers, both foreign and domestic. They examine topics critical to the area such as travel, migration, economic opportunity, and tourism. They look at the growth of Florida and the Caribbean and the attendant pressures on the environment, culture, urban development, and the movement of peoples, both forced and voluntary. The Florida and the Caribbean Open Books Series gathers the rich data available in these architectural, archaeological, cultural, and historical works, as well as the travelogues and naturalists’ sketches of the area in prior to the twentieth century, making it accessible for scholars and the general public alike. The Florida and the Caribbean Open Books Series is made possible through a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, under the Humanities Open Books program.

Author : Sean Michael Chick
Publisher : U of Nebraska Press
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2015-04-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9781612347370

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The Battle of Petersburg, June 15-18, 1864 by Sean Michael Chick Pdf

The Battle of Petersburg was the culmination of the Virginia Overland campaign, which pitted the Army of the Potomac, led by Ulysses S. Grant and George Gordon Meade, against Robert E. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia. In spite of having outmaneuvered Lee, after three days of battle in which the Confederates at Petersburg were severely outnumbered, Union forces failed to take the city, and their final, futile attack on the fourth day only added to already staggering casualties. By holding Petersburg against great odds, the Confederacy arguably won its last great strategic victory of the Civil War. In The Battle of Petersburg, June 15-18, 1864, Sean Michael Chick takes an in-depth look at an important battle often overlooked by historians and offers a new perspective on why the Army of the Potomac's leadership, from Grant down to his corps commanders, could not win a battle in which they held colossal advantages. He also discusses the battle's wider context, including politics, memory, and battlefield preservation. Highlights include the role played by African American soldiers on the first day and a detailed retelling of the famed attack of the First Maine Heavy Artillery, which lost more men than any other Civil War regiment in a single battle. In addition, the book has a fresh and nuanced interpretation of the generalships of Grant, Meade, Lee, P. G. T. Beauregard, and William Farrar Smith during this critical battle.

Author : A. Wilson Greene
Publisher : Univ. of Tennessee Press
Page : 594 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Petersburg (Va.)
ISBN : 9781572336100

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The Final Battles of the Petersburg Campaign by A. Wilson Greene Pdf

The Petersburg Campaign was what finally did it. After months of relentless conflict throughout 1864, the Confederate army led by General Robert E. Lee holed up in the Virginia city of Petersburg as Lieutenant General Ulysses S. Grant's vastly superior forces lurked nearby. The brutal fighting that took place around the city during 1864 and into 1865 decimated both armies as Grant used his manpower advantage to repeatedly smash the Confederate lines, a tactic that eventually resulted in the decisive breakthrough that ultimately doomed the Confederacy. The breakthrough and the events that led up to it are the subject of A. Wilson Greene's groundbreaking book The Final Battles of the Petersburg Campaign, a significant revision of a much-praised work first published in 2000. Surprisingly, despite Petersburg's decisive importance to the war's outcome, the campaign has received scant attention from historians. Greene's book, with its incisive analysis and compelling narrative, changes this, offering readers a rich account of the personalities and strategies that shaped the final phase of the fighting. Greene's ultimate focus on the climatic engagements of April 2, 1865, the day that Confederate control of Richmond and Petersburg was effectively ended. The book tells this story from the perspectives of the two army groups that clashed on that day: the Union Sixth Corps and the Confederate Third Corps. But Greene does more than just recount the military tactics at Petersburg; he also connects the reader intimately with how the war affected society and spotlights the soldiers, both officers and enlisted men, whose experiences defined the outcome. Thanks to his extensive research and consultation of rare source materials, Greene gives readers a vibrant perspective on the campaign that broke the Confederate spirit once and for all. A. Wilson Greene is president of Pamplin Historical Park & The National Museum of the Civil War Soldier near Petersburg, Virginia. He also has taught at Mary Washington College and worked for sixteen years with the National Park Service.

Author : Cathy Giangrande
Publisher : Bunker Hill Publishing, Inc.
Page : 104 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 1593730004

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Saint Petersburg by Cathy Giangrande Pdf

The first guidebook to the lesser-known museums and treasures of Saint Petersburg.

Author : Christopher Ely
Publisher : Northern Illinois University Press
Page : 339 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2016-10-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9781501758072

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Underground Petersburg by Christopher Ely Pdf

St. Petersburg: from space of representation to embattled public sphere -- Nihilism: self-fashioning and subculture in the city -- Underground pioneers -- To the people and back -- City synergy -- Organized troglodytes: building up the underground -- Battleground Petersburg -- The armor of our invisibility: underground terror and the illusion of power

Author : United States. Army. Corps of Engineers
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 30 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 1929
Category : Harbors
ISBN : UFL:31262031282238

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St. Petersburg Harbor, Fla. ... by United States. Army. Corps of Engineers Pdf

Author : Willem W. S. Van Hees
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 44 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 1983
Category : Forests and forestry
ISBN : MINN:31951D02889197P

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Timber Resource Statistics for the Petersburg/Wrangell Inventory Unit, Alaska, 1972 by Willem W. S. Van Hees Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 1983
Category : Electronic
ISBN : NWU:35556030175715

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Petersburg National Battlefield, Draft Land Protection Plan by Anonim Pdf

Author : Inga Tourmann
Publisher : Jourist Verlags GmbH
Page : 80 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2024-06-14
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9783898945028

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About St.Petersburg by Inga Tourmann Pdf

Saint Petersburg, the Venice of the North, has always been the inspiration for Russian writers and poets. The unmatched architecture, the world famous Hermitage Museum and the white nights make this fabulous city truly unforgettable. Have an exciting trip through St. Petersburg together with 'About St. Petersburg. Talking City Guide'. Read the thrilling tales about the loveliest sights and get to know St. Petersburg as it is today. The city guide is remarkable in two main respects: • This book can not only be read but also heard. All the texts are read out by a professional speaker. • You can see all the city sights on the offline maps included, or you can call up the online maps from the chapter by clicking on a link. The maps and photos in this city guide will help you to cope while in St. Petersburg. You must get to know this city yourself and enjoy its beauty and secrets. The guide will tell you about the 17 most interesting sights: • Nevsky Prospect • The Kazan Cathedral • Palace Square and the Winter Palace • The State Hermitage Museum • Peter’s Summer Palace and Summer Garden • The Marble Palace • The Peter and Paul Fortress • Savior on the Blood • Vasilievsky Island • St. Isaac's Cathedral and Square • The Manege • Mariinsky Theater • St. Nicholas Naval Cathedral • Alexander Nevsky Monastery • Smolny • Peterhof • Tsarskoye Selo

Author : Владимир Окрепилов
Publisher : Litres
Page : 471 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2022-07-24
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9785044549906

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Mikhail Lomonosov in St. Petersburg by Владимир Окрепилов Pdf

The book is dedicated to M. V. Lomonosov’s living in St. Petersburg. The book pages tell us about M. V. Lomonosov’s activity as a consistent and convinced successor to Peter the Great’s traditions, who initiated the science development and made it a part of the national strategy, a necessary condition of Russia’s development in economic, technical and cultural fields of knowledge.The book covers every stage of scientist’s biography, such as Lomonosov’s childhood, education, his work in the Academy of Sciences and Arts, and his pass from a student to the academician. It tells us about M. V. Lomonosov’s contribution to the formation of the national science and the Academy transformation into the educational center of the Russian Empire. It gives consideration to the scientist’s role in the development of physics, chemistry, economics, geography, literature, and tool engineering.This publication is of interest both for specialists and for a wide range of the scientific community.This book is a translation of the edition in Russian, original name “M.V. Lomonosov in St. Petersburg“, published at the commission of the Committee on Science and Higher school of St. Petersburg Government on the occasion of the celebration of 300th anniversary of Mikhail Lomonosov’s birth in St. Petersburg in accordance with the decree of St. Petersburg Government of 16.04.2010, N 407, “On the approval of the List of activities for 2011 on the preparation and holding of 300th anniversary of Mikhail Lomonosov’s birth in St. Petersburg”.

Author : Joshua Lawrence Kinser
Publisher : Moon Travel
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2017-10-31
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781631217234

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Moon Tampa & St. Petersburg by Joshua Lawrence Kinser Pdf

Moon Travel Guides: Experience the Life of the City! A buzzing city center, quaint historic harbor, and more than 35 miles of Gulf Coast beaches: get to know this unique part of the Sunshine State. Inside you'll find: Strategic itineraries for every timeline and budget, curated for families, beach-goers, foodies, outdoor adventurers, and more Activities and ideas for every traveler: See surrealist artwork at the Salvador Dali Museum, or soar over the bay at the world's largest skydiving center. Discover the vibrant nightlife of Tampa's historic Latin Quarter, or indulge in a puff of the region's famed cigars. Get your kicks on one of the many thrill rides at Busch Gardens, or kick back with a daiquiri after a relaxing day on the beach Honest advice on when to go, where to stay, and how to get around Firsthand perspective from born-and-raised Floridian Joshua Kinser Focused coverage of Downtown Tampa, Ybor City, South Tampa and Hyde Park, Busch Gardens and North Tampa, Greater Tampa, Downtown St. Petersburg, St. Pete Beach and Gulf Port, Clearwater and Dunedin, and Greater Pinellas County Day trips to Orlando's theme parks, the Nature Coast, and Sarasota Full-color, vibrant photos and detailed maps throughout Detailed and thorough information, including crucial background on culture and history, wildlife, and geography With Moon Tampa & St. Petersburg's practical tips, myriad activities, and local insight on the best things to do and see, you can plan your trip your way. Visiting more of the Sunshine State? Try Moon Florida. Exploring by car? Try Moon Florida Road Trip.

Author : Charles R. Bowery, Jr.,Ethan S. Rafuse
Publisher : University Press of Kansas
Page : 536 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2014-06-16
Category : History
ISBN : 9780700619603

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Guide to the Richmond-Petersburg Campaign by Charles R. Bowery, Jr.,Ethan S. Rafuse Pdf

Lasting from June 1864 through April 1965, the Richmond-Petersburg Campaign was the longest of the Civil War, dwarfing even the Atlanta and Vicksburg campaigns in its scope and complexity. This compact yet comprehensive guide allows armchair historian and battlefield visitor alike to follow the campaign’s course, with a clear view of its multi-faceted strategic, operation, tactical, and human dimensions. A concise, single-volume collection of official reports and personal accounts, the guide is organized in one-day and multi-day itineraries that take the reader to all the battlefields of the campaign, some of which have never before been interpreted and described for the visitor so extensively. Comprehensive campaign and battle maps reflect troop movements, historical terrain features, and modern roads for ease of understanding and navigation. A uniquely useful resource for the military enthusiast and the battlefield traveler, this is the essential guide for anyone hoping to see the historic landscape and the human face of this most decisive campaign of the Civil War.