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Day By Day With The Russian Army 1914-15
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- Book Synopsis
- "Day By Day With The Russian Army 1914-15" by using Bernard Pares gives a firsthand and intimate account of the Russian army's stories for the duration of the essential years of 1914-1915, a period marked via the early ranges of World War I. Bernard Pares, a British historian, diplomat, and Slavic student, brings a completely unique angle to the narrative as an eyewitness and participant in the occasions he describes. The book takes readers on a chronological journey thru each day existence, challenges, and triumphs of the Russian Army at some stage in this tumultuous duration. Pares captures the essence of the frontline, detailing the cruel situations, strategic choices, and the resilience of the infantrymen. His observations provide treasured insights into the wider context of World War I and the complexities faced with the aid of the Russian military. Through meticulous documentation, Pares sheds mild at the intricacies of Russian navy strategy, the impact of political decisions on the frontlines, and the human toll of battle. "Day By Day With The Russian Army 1914-15" stands as a ancient testament, presenting readers a compelling and informative glimpse into the reports of one of the predominant gamers within the early levels of World War I.
- About The Author
- Sir Bernard Pares, KBE, was an English historian and diplomat. During the First World War, he was assigned to the Foreign Ministry in Petrograd, Russia, where he reported political happenings to London and worked in propaganda. He returned to London as a professor of Russian history. He is most renowned for his various writings on Russia, particularly his standard textbook, A History of Russia (1926), which provided in-depth analysis of the revolutionary period. He was a frequent public speaker in the 1940s in support of Stalin's Soviet Union. Bernard Pares was one of 10 children born to Katharine (née Back) and John Pares. He had four brothers, George (Lancelot), Norman, Basil, and Howard, as well as five sisters, Alice, Ethel, Margaret, Constance, and May. His father was the son of Thomas Pares (1790-1866), a Member of Parliament for Leicester from 1818 to 1826. His mother was the sister of Admiral Sir George Back FRS (1796-1878), an adventurer and naturalist. They were an affluent family, and he inherited a sizable money that allowed him to live comfortably despite his low academic salary.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9789361153792
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Double 9 Books, (01 January 2024)
- Number of Pages
- 182
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 216 x 140 x 11 mm
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