La Russie en 1839, Volume IV by marquis de Astolphe Custine
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Custine, Astolphe, marquis de, 1790-1857
French
"La Russie en 1839, Volume IV" by marquis de Astolphe Custine is a travel account published in 1843. After journeying through Russia in 1839, meeting Tsar Nicholas I and other prominent figures, Custine portrays the country as backward and governed by fear and violence. His critical observations of the tsarist regime caused outrage in Saint Petersb...
when parallels were drawn between imperial Russia and the Soviet Union. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Kenneth Taylor
1 month agoI have to admit, the emotional weight of the story is balanced perfectly with moments of levity. A perfect companion for a quiet weekend.
Kevin Clark
1 month agoMy professor recommended this and the narrative structure is incredibly compelling and well-thought-out. One of the best books I've read this year.
George Jackson
2 weeks agoWithout a doubt, the plot twists are genuinely surprising without feeling cheap or forced. A solid resource I will return to often.
Barbara Scott
5 months agoSimply put, it creates a vivid world that you simply do not want to leave. This book will stay with me for a long time.
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George Campbell
1 month agoTo be perfectly clear, it manages to explain difficult concepts in plain English. This book will stay with me for a long time.