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Experience the tumultuous events of 1917 in Russia with 'Eyewitness 1917', a compelling narrative that offers an unparalleled glimpse into a year defined by revolution. This detailed account is crafted through extracts from poignant diaries, poignant letters, and compelling memoirs from those who were witnesses to the upheaval. With the ISBN 9781906257279, this brand new publication from Fontanka dives deep into the echoes of history, featuring 208 pages of rich storytelling and rare photographs that have never been published before.
In celebration of the centenary of the Russian Revolution, writer Mikhail Zygar and his dedicated team embarked on a journey to present historical events in a relatable format. By utilizing social media platforms, they brought to life the voices of everyday people navigating this extraordinary moment in history. Each entry in this book reflects the intimate thoughts and fervent debates of those living through one of the most critical shifts in Russian and world history.
Eyewitness 1917 not only recounts the fall of the Romanovs and the rise of the Bolsheviks but does so in a way that allows modern readers to connect with the past tangibly. This essential reading creates an engaging bridge between the historical significance of the events and the human experiences behind them. Whether you are a history enthusiast, a student of revolutions, or simply curious about the sociopolitical landscape of early 20th century Russia, this book is indispensable.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781906257279
Year: 2019
Publisher: Fontanka
Pages: 208
Description:
A dramatic account of a year of two revolutions in Russia, told through extracts from contemporary diaries, letters and memoirs and illustrated with many previously unpublished photographs.
In the lead-up to the centenary of the Russian Revolution in 2017, a team of researchers led by writer Mikhail Zygar posed a question: how to make the story of one of the most extraordinary years in Russian and world history relevant to today? Their answer lay in going back to the source material - diaries, memoirs, letters, news reports - and presenting it as a digital project, a daily feed delivered through social media platforms. This was Project 1917: each day subscribers would receive posts not from twenty-first-century contemporaries but from those living through the events of a hundred years earlier. The reader was able to eavesdrop on intimate conversations, trenchant commentary and ferocious debates on all sides of the revolutionary struggle. The reaction was remarkable: posts were 'liked' and 'retweeted' by thousands, many of them prompting real-time responses, as if readers hoped to strike up a direct conversation with figures from the past.
In the two years since 2017, Project 1917, in collaboration with Pushkin House and Fontanka publishers, have worked to bring this rich source material together as a book. Presented in 12 chapters and illustrated throughout with archive photography, the book charts the course of an extraordinary year encompassing two revolutions, the end of the Romanovs and the rise of the Bolsheviks. Eyewitness 1917 is almost entirely unmediated - it is an account of the year in the words of those who lived th
In celebration of the centenary of the Russian Revolution, writer Mikhail Zygar and his dedicated team embarked on a journey to present historical events in a relatable format. By utilizing social media platforms, they brought to life the voices of everyday people navigating this extraordinary moment in history. Each entry in this book reflects the intimate thoughts and fervent debates of those living through one of the most critical shifts in Russian and world history.
Eyewitness 1917 not only recounts the fall of the Romanovs and the rise of the Bolsheviks but does so in a way that allows modern readers to connect with the past tangibly. This essential reading creates an engaging bridge between the historical significance of the events and the human experiences behind them. Whether you are a history enthusiast, a student of revolutions, or simply curious about the sociopolitical landscape of early 20th century Russia, this book is indispensable.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781906257279
Year: 2019
Publisher: Fontanka
Pages: 208
Description:
A dramatic account of a year of two revolutions in Russia, told through extracts from contemporary diaries, letters and memoirs and illustrated with many previously unpublished photographs.
In the lead-up to the centenary of the Russian Revolution in 2017, a team of researchers led by writer Mikhail Zygar posed a question: how to make the story of one of the most extraordinary years in Russian and world history relevant to today? Their answer lay in going back to the source material - diaries, memoirs, letters, news reports - and presenting it as a digital project, a daily feed delivered through social media platforms. This was Project 1917: each day subscribers would receive posts not from twenty-first-century contemporaries but from those living through the events of a hundred years earlier. The reader was able to eavesdrop on intimate conversations, trenchant commentary and ferocious debates on all sides of the revolutionary struggle. The reaction was remarkable: posts were 'liked' and 'retweeted' by thousands, many of them prompting real-time responses, as if readers hoped to strike up a direct conversation with figures from the past.
In the two years since 2017, Project 1917, in collaboration with Pushkin House and Fontanka publishers, have worked to bring this rich source material together as a book. Presented in 12 chapters and illustrated throughout with archive photography, the book charts the course of an extraordinary year encompassing two revolutions, the end of the Romanovs and the rise of the Bolsheviks. Eyewitness 1917 is almost entirely unmediated - it is an account of the year in the words of those who lived th