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Rostov in the Russian Civil War, 1917-1920
2005,2004
Overview
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?
1. 1917 February Revolution 2. 1917 Party Politics 3. After the October Revolution 4. 1918 Daily Life under the Cossack Atamans 5. 1918-1919 Railways after the Whites have taken Rostov 6. 1918-1919 Terrorism for a Better World 7. 1920 Red Victory. Summary of Events. Glossary and Abbreviations. Some Persons Mentioned
Brian Murphy was Professor of Modern Languages (Russian) at University of Ulster 1967-82. He has since been retired but has carried out research in archives in PRO (London), Moscow and Rostov-on-Don.
Publisher
Routledge,Taylor and Francis,Taylor & Francis Group
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ISBN
9780415349772, 9780415651547, 041534977X, 0415651549
