The Potemkin Mutiny
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Author: Richard Hough
Binding: Hardback
Published: Heron Books, 1111
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
This gripping historical account chronicles the dramatic 1905 uprising aboard the Imperial Russian battleship Potemkin, an event that sent shockwaves through the Tsarist regime and ignited revolutionary fervor. It uncovers the harsh conditions and simmering discontent among the crew that precipitated the rebellion, detailing the pivotal moments of defiance and violence. The narrative vividly illustrates the desperate struggle for control and the subsequent flight of the mutineers, presenting a compelling human drama against a backdrop of political unrest. The author masterfully reconstructs the sequence of events, providing an authoritative examination of a crucial episode in Russian history. This work ultimately argues for the mutiny's profound impact as a precursor to the 1917 revolution, offering a suspenseful and meticulously researched perspective on a legendary act of rebellion.
Author: Richard Hough
Binding: Hardback
Published: Heron Books, 1111
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
This gripping historical account chronicles the dramatic 1905 uprising aboard the Imperial Russian battleship Potemkin, an event that sent shockwaves through the Tsarist regime and ignited revolutionary fervor. It uncovers the harsh conditions and simmering discontent among the crew that precipitated the rebellion, detailing the pivotal moments of defiance and violence. The narrative vividly illustrates the desperate struggle for control and the subsequent flight of the mutineers, presenting a compelling human drama against a backdrop of political unrest. The author masterfully reconstructs the sequence of events, providing an authoritative examination of a crucial episode in Russian history. This work ultimately argues for the mutiny's profound impact as a precursor to the 1917 revolution, offering a suspenseful and meticulously researched perspective on a legendary act of rebellion.