Russia: On the Eve of War and Revolution

by Donald Mackenzie Wallace, Cyril E. Black (Editor)

The result of six years of study and travel in pre-Soviet Russia, this work by a major British journalist provides a vivid description of daily life under the last three Tsars, in the turbulent age following the emancipation of the serfs in 1861.



Originally published in 1984.

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Genres: History

544 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1984

About the author

Sir Donald Mackenzie Wallace KCIE KCVO (11 November 1841 – 10 January 1919) was a Scottish public servant, writer, editor and foreign correspondent of The Times (London).

Source: Wikipedia

Reviews

[Jonah · Rating 4 out of 5]

Slightly abridged from the original version, but still an in-depth and detailed look into Russian history leading up to the revolution. I particularly enjoyed the analysis of Imperial government institutions and socialist agitation and propaganda.