The End Of The Russian Empire Classic Reprint

Author : Michael T. Florinsky
Publisher : Forgotten Books
Page : 298 pages
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Release : 2017-11-19
Category : History
ISBN : 0331487314

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The End of the Russian Empire (Classic Reprint) by Michael T. Florinsky Pdf

Excerpt from The End of the Russian Empire Of them have been published since and the completion Of our task is now in sight. It is impossible for me to close these introductory remarks without acknowledging the immense debt Of gratitude I owe to Professor Shotwell. TO say that this volume would never have been written if it were not for his encouragement and interest in my work is no mere figure Of speech. Professor Shotwell's broad vision and enthusiasm for historical research and his invaluable counsel at every stage have guided me through the long and thorny journey, and his patience, kindness, and generosity made possible the completion Of my task. NO words could adequately express how much I owe to him. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Author : Charles Brandon Boynton
Publisher : Forgotten Books
Page : 580 pages
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Release : 2017-09-12
Category : History
ISBN : 1527952002

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The Russian Empire by Charles Brandon Boynton Pdf

Excerpt from The Russian Empire: Its Resources, Government, and Policy The force of these statements, as fully sustaining the tone and purpose of this book, will be felt, when we consider that they are made by one, who, more than any other of our public men, seems anxious to place England in the most favorable light before his countrymen, and would lead us to expect, that in the future, Great Britain may become our friend. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Author : Philip De Segur
Publisher : Forgotten Books
Page : 510 pages
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Release : 2017-10-11
Category : History
ISBN : 0265154006

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History of Russia and of Peter the Great (Classic Reprint) by Philip De Segur Pdf

Excerpt from History of Russia and of Peter the Great The first rays of Russian glory about to be eclipsed. It endeavours to effect its interior organization, and to become civilized. A sum mary of its means of civilization, derived from its connection with southern Asia, with the Greeks and Italians, and from its Christian ity, the genius of Vladimir and Yaroslaf, and their longevity. De scription of the premature luxury of Kief. Obstacles thrown in the way of Russian civilization, by the situation of that capital, exposing it perpetually to the incursions of the Nomade tribes, to civil wars, and lastly, to endless mutations of fortunes and properties. Happy influence of Christianity; and, nevertheless, new and invincible oh stacles to the civilizing of the Russians, ascribed to barbarian habi tudes, the vanity of men of confirmed habits, and especially to the destruction of. Kief, which exclusively contained the principal seeds of that civilization. Sketch of the progression of calamities, igno rance, and demoralization, which spread over the Russian Empire till the end of the first dynasty. Page 48 - 54. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Author : John S. C. Abbott
Publisher : Forgotten Books
Page : 578 pages
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Release : 2017-09-12
Category : History
ISBN : 1527951154

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The Empire of Russia by John S. C. Abbott Pdf

Excerpt from The Empire of Russia: Its Rise and Present Power The world is now too busy to read voluminous history The interminable details of battles, and the petty intrigues of courtiers and mistresses, have lost their interest. In this volume it has been our object to trace perspicuously the path which Russia has trod from earliest infancy to the present hour. The career of this empire has been so wild and wonderful that the historian can have no occa sion to call in the aid of fancy for the embellishment of his narrative. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Author : Michael T. Florinsky
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 254 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 1976
Category : Russia
ISBN : OCLC:904426025

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The End of the Russian Empire by Michael T. Florinsky Pdf

Author : Sonia E. Howe
Publisher : Forgotten Books
Page : 478 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2017-09-18
Category : History
ISBN : 152818906X

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A Thousand Years of Russian History (Classic Reprint) by Sonia E. Howe Pdf

Excerpt from A Thousand Years of Russian History There are few people in England, probably, who have not read some book or article on Russia, and some aspects of the life of that country are well known to English people; yet it is not too much to say that great ignorance prevails about Russia as a whole. The thing lacking is a knowledge of history, for history alone explains the present by the past, and offers the right vantage ground from which to view the great drama in action at this time. History alone will explain, for example, why Russia is so irresistibly drawn towards Constantinople, and why so much blood has been shed in vain attempts to gain possession of the latchkey to her own front door which the Western Powers have prevented her again and again from getting into her hands. The ancient story of Oleg the Wise hanging his shield on the gate of Byzantium in 911 is a symbol of Russia's policy. A knowledge of, history will also enable the reader to understand the living bond which exists between Russians and Balkan Slavs, who are all members of the same race and of the same Church, and how this bond has always reasserted itself when the weaker brothers had reason to call upon the stronger for help against Turkish Moslems. There are also other vital points which have to be ex plained before Russia's political position can be rightly understood; for the mighty Russian Empire has not been built in a day - from a small beginning and by a number of different processes it has grown to its present dimensions. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Author : MICHAEL T. FLORINSKY
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1033290114

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END OF THE RUSSIAN EMPIRE by MICHAEL T. FLORINSKY Pdf

Author : Nervin O. Winter
Publisher : Forgotten Books
Page : 600 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2017-12-14
Category : History
ISBN : 0332806197

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The Russian Empire of To-Day and Yesterday, 1913 by Nervin O. Winter Pdf

Excerpt from The Russian Empire of to-Day and Yesterday, 1913: The Country and Its Peoples, Together With a Brief Review of Its History, Past and Present, and a Survey of Its Social, Political and Economic Conditions It has been the aim of the author to trace the growth of Russia, and show how Moscow, one of the smallest of the principalities, or appanages of mediaeval times, gradually became dominant and extended its sovereignty over the whole of what is now the Russian Empire; to show how the Muscovites, once the least important of the Slav tribes, acquired ascendancy and overcame all rivals, including their far more powerful Slavonic neigh bour, Poland. It is a startling story, full of surprises and dramatic incidents, the like of which can be scarcely duplicated in the history of any other nation of'europe. With the exception of a study of Russian history, the author had read very little descriptive of Russia before his own travels throughout the Empire. He wished to form his own opinions at first hand, rather than visit the country with impressions previously formed. The read ing of a book descriptive of a country by a vigorous writer is sure to leave permanent impressions, which will colour the reader's opinion, and the better the book is written the stronger will be such effect. Since returning from his travels, however, which included a visit to every important section in European Russia, and some unusual opportunities for investigation, the author has read prac tically every book of consequence that has appeared in English upon that Empire. It would be impossible to give credit to every writer whose work has proved helpful in the preparation of this volume, but a list of those books will be found in the Bibliography in the Appendix. Many writers have given us travel sketches which have been the result of casual observation and a superficial study of the country, and these works will either be found extremely laudatory or else filled with aberrant criticism. They are either intense admirers or inconsiderate detractors of Russia and things Russian. It has been the aim of the author in the ensuing pages to give the Russian due credit for his good qualities, and at the same time not to Spare comment where criticism is due. Nothing has been ih cluded for the purpose of sensationalism; nor, on the other hand, has anything been omitted for fear it might offend Russian sensibilities. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Author : Joseph King Goodrich
Publisher : Forgotten Books
Page : 364 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2018-01-25
Category : History
ISBN : 0483917974

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Russia in Europe and Asia (Classic Reprint) by Joseph King Goodrich Pdf

Excerpt from Russia in Europe and Asia The great deal that is not included in the chapters may be supplied by making use of the bibliography given at the end of this volume. It will be found that, after all, so far as the Russian people are concerned, and as the interesting customs of the land appeal to us, we cannot do much better than to depend upon the narratives and descriptions of the old authorities, Clarke, Haxthausen, Wallace, and several others. There is so much that is still refreshing and illuminating in their books, that, for the topics they discuss, we cannot do better than turn to them. To condense into one little volume the size of this, some thing even approximating to an account of the great Russian Empire, or Siberia alone, is a very audacious thing to attempt, and I trust the many imperfections may be considered chari tably. One great difficulty that has constantly faced me is the instability of conditions in those parts of Asia wherein Russia is an important factor. Even while writing, the changes which are taking place, and others that must be considered more than mere possibilities, present a difficulty that is discouraging to an author. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Author : Isaac Frederick Marcosson
Publisher : Forgotten Books
Page : 226 pages
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Release : 2017-12-23
Category : History
ISBN : 0484515780

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The Rebirth of Russia (Classic Reprint) by Isaac Frederick Marcosson Pdf

Excerpt from The Rebirth of Russia Set up a distinct mile-post in all human progress. If the war which has reddened Europe has achieved no other result, it would have been worth its dreadful cost in blood and treasure. The liberation of the Slav has changed the trend of universal thought, and will affect and underlie the coming centuries. It wrote on the walls of the world the solemn warning that Autocracy's. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Author : Prof. Michael T. Florinsky
Publisher : Pickle Partners Publishing
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2017-07-31
Category : History
ISBN : 9781787207912

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The End of the Russian Empire by Prof. Michael T. Florinsky Pdf

THE RUSSIAN REVOLUTION—FROM THE TSARS TO THE SOVIETS This economic, political, and social study by a distinguished Russian authority uses a wealth of contemporary evidence—state documents, memoirs, correspondence, statistics—to analyze “the forces which brought about the fall of the Tsars and paved the way for Bolshevism” in the crucial years 1914-1917. Beginning with a survey of the state of the Russian Empire on the eve of World War I, Professor Florinsky shows how the Imperial system failed to meet the challenges raised by that conflict and why the Bolsheviks were able to assume control of the national Revolution. Every aspect of the collapse is scrutinized, from the absolutist tradition inherited by Nicholas II to the estrangement of the intelligentsia, from the peasant masses, whose only aims were peace and land. The principals are strikingly portrayed—Tsar Nicholas, Tsaritsa Alexandra, Grand Duke Nicholas Nikolaevich, and Rasputin—as are the breakdown of the ministerial bureaucracy, the impotence of the Duma and Union of Zemstvos, and the colossal losses of the army. This richly documented account of the Provisional Government’s failure to meet the nation’s Revolutionary goals and of the Bolsheviks’ spectacular success in formulating and giving voice to Russian aspirations is basic to an understanding of the origins of today’s Soviet state.

Author : Michael Timotheevich Florinsky
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 1971
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:714029192

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The End of the Russian Empire by Michael Timotheevich Florinsky Pdf

Author : Geoffrey Drage
Publisher : Forgotten Books
Page : 770 pages
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Release : 2017-10-19
Category : History
ISBN : 0265506131

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Russian Affairs (Classic Reprint) by Geoffrey Drage Pdf

Excerpt from Russian Affairs The student of history cannot but as whether the old drama of the decline and fall of a great empire is to be enacted over again, or whether the Russian nation possesses an innate vigour which will enable it to overcome the enormous difficulties of the struggle on which it has even now entered. The whole of Northern Asia, with the exception of Korea, and a great part of Central A sia, are now Russian territory. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Author : Robert Johnston
Publisher : Forgotten Books
Page : 390 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2018-03-09
Category : Travel
ISBN : 0364227737

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Travels Through Part of the Russian Empire and the Country of Poland by Robert Johnston Pdf

Excerpt from Travels Through Part of the Russian Empire and the Country of Poland: Along the Southern Shores of the Baltic The constitution of govern-alts, like the constitution of man, must have its periods of vigour, and decline it must rise and fall, flourish and decay; and. Although it abound in physical, it may fiil in moral strength, and thus perish. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Author : David James,Donald James
Publisher : Signet Book
Page : 450 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 1983
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0451123271

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The Fall of the Russian Empire by David James,Donald James Pdf