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Discover the harrowing account of Leningrad during one of history's bleakest moments with 'Leningrad 1941 - 42'. This profound narrative, rooted in firsthand testimonials, delves deep into the tragically captivating tale of the siege of Leningrad. As winter gripped the city in 1941-42, residents endured unimaginable hardship, and this book sheds light on their stoicism, compassion, and the raw reality of survival amidst desolation. The author, Sergey Yarov, presents previously unpublished letters, diaries, and memoirs, offering an unprecedented glimpse into the human spirit under siege.
Understanding the siege of Leningrad is essential to grasp the resilience and bravery of those who lived through these dark times. The detailed accounts reveal how morals and customs evolved in order to navigate an existence plagued by hunger, death, and despair. This compelling volume captures the complexity of human emotions, showcasing not only the effort to survive but also the stark, sometimes brutal truths that accompanied daily life.
Whether you are a history buff or someone seeking to understand human resilience in the face of adversity, 'Leningrad 1941 - 42' is an important read that ensures we remember the sacrifices made during this tragic period. Free delivery is available for this product, and please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be canceled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781509507986
Year: 2017
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 460
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: 9781509507986
Year: 2017
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 460
Description:
This book recounts one of the greatest tragedies of the twentieth century: the siege of Leningrad. It is based on the searing testimony of eyewitnesses, some of whom managed to survive, while others were to die in streets devastated by bombing, in icy houses, or the endless bread queues. All of them, nevertheless, wanted to pass on to us the story of the torments they endured, their stoicism, compassion and humanity, and of how people reached out to each other in the nightmare of the siege.
Though the siege continues to loom large in collective memory, an overemphasis on the heroic endurance of the victims has tended to distort our understanding of events. In this book, which focuses on the "Time of Death", the harsh winter of 1941-42, Sergey Yarov adopts a new approach, demonstrating that if we are to truly appreciate the nature of this suffering, we must face the full realities of people's actions and behaviour. Many of the documents published here “ letters, diaries, memoirs and interviews not previously available to researchers or retrieved from family archives “ show unexpected aspects of what it was like to live in the besieged city. Leningrad changed, and so did the morals, customs and habits of Leningraders. People wanted at all costs to survive. Their notes about the siege reflect a drama which cost a million people their lives. There is no spurious cheeriness and optimism in them, and much that we might like to pass over. But we must not. We have a duty to know the whole, bitter truth about the siege, the price that had to be paid in order to stay human in a time of brutal inhumanity.
Understanding the siege of Leningrad is essential to grasp the resilience and bravery of those who lived through these dark times. The detailed accounts reveal how morals and customs evolved in order to navigate an existence plagued by hunger, death, and despair. This compelling volume captures the complexity of human emotions, showcasing not only the effort to survive but also the stark, sometimes brutal truths that accompanied daily life.
Whether you are a history buff or someone seeking to understand human resilience in the face of adversity, 'Leningrad 1941 - 42' is an important read that ensures we remember the sacrifices made during this tragic period. Free delivery is available for this product, and please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be canceled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781509507986
Year: 2017
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 460
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: 9781509507986
Year: 2017
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 460
Description:
This book recounts one of the greatest tragedies of the twentieth century: the siege of Leningrad. It is based on the searing testimony of eyewitnesses, some of whom managed to survive, while others were to die in streets devastated by bombing, in icy houses, or the endless bread queues. All of them, nevertheless, wanted to pass on to us the story of the torments they endured, their stoicism, compassion and humanity, and of how people reached out to each other in the nightmare of the siege.
Though the siege continues to loom large in collective memory, an overemphasis on the heroic endurance of the victims has tended to distort our understanding of events. In this book, which focuses on the "Time of Death", the harsh winter of 1941-42, Sergey Yarov adopts a new approach, demonstrating that if we are to truly appreciate the nature of this suffering, we must face the full realities of people's actions and behaviour. Many of the documents published here “ letters, diaries, memoirs and interviews not previously available to researchers or retrieved from family archives “ show unexpected aspects of what it was like to live in the besieged city. Leningrad changed, and so did the morals, customs and habits of Leningraders. People wanted at all costs to survive. Their notes about the siege reflect a drama which cost a million people their lives. There is no spurious cheeriness and optimism in them, and much that we might like to pass over. But we must not. We have a duty to know the whole, bitter truth about the siege, the price that had to be paid in order to stay human in a time of brutal inhumanity.