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"Barbarous Soviet Russia"

A firsthand journalistic account of post-revolutionary Soviet Russia, recounting travels through front-line towns, Moscow, and Petrograd and encounters with Red Army units and Bolshevik officials. The narrator records interviews with leading figures and sketches of party leaders while observing urban shortages, peasant conditions, industrial experiments, and agricultural policy. Reports examine propaganda, education, women and children, and episodes associated with repression and civil conflict. Appendices reproduce labor codes, trade-union resolutions, financial policies, and industrial and agricultural reports, providing documentary context to the on-the-ground impressions.

About This Book

A firsthand journalistic account of post-revolutionary Soviet Russia, recounting travels through front-line towns, Moscow, and Petrograd and encounters with Red Army units and Bolshevik officials. The narrator records interviews with leading figures and sketches of party leaders while observing urban shortages, peasant conditions, industrial experiments, and agricultural policy. Reports examine propaganda, education, women and children, and episodes associated with repression and civil conflict. Appendices reproduce labor codes, trade-union resolutions, financial policies, and industrial and agricultural reports, providing documentary context to the on-the-ground impressions.

About the Author

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Isaac McBride

Isaac McBride was an author known for his critical examination of Soviet Russia, particularly through his notable work, "Barbarous Soviet Russia." In this book, he explores the harsh realities and political climate of the early Soviet era, providing insights into the societal impacts of the regime. McBride's writing reflects a deep engagement with the historical context of his time, contributing to the discourse on totalitarianism and its effects on individual freedoms. His work remains a significant reference for those studying the complexities of Soviet history and its global implications.

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