Vladivostok Under Red And White Rule: Revolution And Counterrevolution In The Russian Far East, 1920-1922
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Edition: 1st us ed.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A meticulously researched work of Russian and Soviet history, Vladivostok Under Red and White Rule: Revolution and Counterrevolution in the Russian Far East, 1920-1922 chronicles the turbulent final years of the Russian Civil War as they played out in one of the empire's most strategically vital and geographically remote cities. Canfield F. Smith presents a granular account of the competing Bolshevik and anti-Bolshevik forces that vied for control of Vladivostok, a port city whose fate was shaped not only by domestic revolutionary struggle but also by the interventionist ambitions of Japan, the United States, and other foreign powers. The narrative uncovers the complex web of political intrigue, military conflict, and diplomatic maneuvering that defined this overlooked theater of the broader Russian revolutionary crisis. Written in a scholarly yet accessible tone, the work argues that the Far Eastern struggle was far more than a peripheral footnote, illustrating how Vladivostok served as a microcosm of the larger ideological and geopolitical battles reshaping the post-imperial world. This authoritative study remains an essential resource for historians and readers seeking a deeper understanding of the Russian Civil War's eastern dimensions.
Author: Canfield F. Smith
Format: Hardback
Published: 1975, University of Washington Press
Genre: History
Edition: 1st us ed.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A meticulously researched work of Russian and Soviet history, Vladivostok Under Red and White Rule: Revolution and Counterrevolution in the Russian Far East, 1920-1922 chronicles the turbulent final years of the Russian Civil War as they played out in one of the empire's most strategically vital and geographically remote cities. Canfield F. Smith presents a granular account of the competing Bolshevik and anti-Bolshevik forces that vied for control of Vladivostok, a port city whose fate was shaped not only by domestic revolutionary struggle but also by the interventionist ambitions of Japan, the United States, and other foreign powers. The narrative uncovers the complex web of political intrigue, military conflict, and diplomatic maneuvering that defined this overlooked theater of the broader Russian revolutionary crisis. Written in a scholarly yet accessible tone, the work argues that the Far Eastern struggle was far more than a peripheral footnote, illustrating how Vladivostok served as a microcosm of the larger ideological and geopolitical battles reshaping the post-imperial world. This authoritative study remains an essential resource for historians and readers seeking a deeper understanding of the Russian Civil War's eastern dimensions.