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Discover the remarkable true story behind The Russian Job, a gripping narrative penned by acclaimed historian Douglas Smith. This compelling tale illustrates how American volunteers courageously fought famine in Bolshevik Russia during the devastating year of 1921. As the country faced unparalleled crisis after six years of war, starvation and disease swept through the land, leading to shocking levels of desperation. The vivid imagery and detailed account reveal how a group of committed young Americans, dispatched by the American Relief Administration—backed by a significant $20 million from the US government—worked tirelessly to save millions from the brink of starvation. Uncover how these volunteers distributed vital food, clothing, and medical supplies across Russia, effectively aiding Lenin’s revolutionary government while highlighting the immense human spirit demonstrated in the face of adversity. The Russian Job not only brings to light this pivotal moment in history, but it also features a deeply immersive narrative, making it a must-read for those passionate about humanitarian efforts, Russian history, and the complexities of international aid. Condition: BRAND NEW, ISBN: 9781509882915, Format: B-format paperback, Year: 2020, Publisher: Pan Macmillan UK, Pages: 464. 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: 9781509882915
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2020
Publisher: Pan Macmillan UK
Pages: 464
Description:
The gripping human story of how American volunteers fought famine in Bolshevik Russia, saving Lenin’s revolutionary government from chaos and millions of people from starvation
In 1921, after six years of unrelenting war and revolution, Russia was in ruins. The economy had collapsed, the country was ravaged by disease and starvation claimed the lives of millions. People were so desperate for food that there were reports of cannibalism, reports that were revealed to be horribly accurate.
Remarkably, it was a young American aid worker who uncovered the truth and, even more remarkably, it was the US-backed charity that had sent him to Russia that would save Lenin’s fledgling government by feeding his people.
In The Russian Job, acclaimed historian Douglas Smith tells the gripping story of how an American charity fought the Russian famine. Backed by $20 million from the US government, and founded by Herbert Hoover, US Secretary of Commerce, the American Relief Administration recruited more than three hundred young Americans, many of them war veterans. They would oversee the distribution of food, clothing and medical supplies to people throughout Russia’s vast landmass, saving millions of lives.
Vividly written, with a rich cast of characters and a deep understanding of the period, The Russian Job shines a bright light on this strange and shadowy moment in history.
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: 9781509882915
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2020
Publisher: Pan Macmillan UK
Pages: 464
Description:
The gripping human story of how American volunteers fought famine in Bolshevik Russia, saving Lenin’s revolutionary government from chaos and millions of people from starvation
In 1921, after six years of unrelenting war and revolution, Russia was in ruins. The economy had collapsed, the country was ravaged by disease and starvation claimed the lives of millions. People were so desperate for food that there were reports of cannibalism, reports that were revealed to be horribly accurate.
Remarkably, it was a young American aid worker who uncovered the truth and, even more remarkably, it was the US-backed charity that had sent him to Russia that would save Lenin’s fledgling government by feeding his people.
In The Russian Job, acclaimed historian Douglas Smith tells the gripping story of how an American charity fought the Russian famine. Backed by $20 million from the US government, and founded by Herbert Hoover, US Secretary of Commerce, the American Relief Administration recruited more than three hundred young Americans, many of them war veterans. They would oversee the distribution of food, clothing and medical supplies to people throughout Russia’s vast landmass, saving millions of lives.
Vividly written, with a rich cast of characters and a deep understanding of the period, The Russian Job shines a bright light on this strange and shadowy moment in history.