Witness to Revolution: The Russian Revolution Diary and Letters of J. Butler Wri

Description: Witness to Revolution by William T. Allison J. Butler Wright brought his bride and son to Russia in 1916 to take up duties as counsellor to the American Embassy in Petrograd. He had no idea he would witness the collapse of Imperial Russia and the advent of the Soviet Union. This work provides extracts from his diary and letters. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description J. Butler Wright brought his young bride and son to Russia in the fall of 1916 to take up duties as counselor to the American Embassy in Petrograd. He had no idea that he would soon witness one of the most amazing events in history—the collapse of Imperial Russia and the advent of the Soviet Union. Recording daily events and observations in his diary, Wright left a vivid description of the day-to-day uncertainty in revolutionary Russia and American activities during this chaotic time. This account demonstrates how confused and dangerous diplomatic representation can be during times of crisis. While often missing the mark in what was happening in Russia, Wright and his fellow diplomats fulfilled their duty diligently.From an official audience with the Tsar in early 1917 to a fantastic journey across Russia on the Trans-Siberian Railway in 1918, Wright recorded his observations on events, people, culture, intrigue, danger, and the normal occurrences of daily life. Throughout it all, Wright remained dedicated to his duty as an American representative and constantly searched for an effective American reaction to what was happening in Russia. On a personal level, however, Wrights concern for the safety of his wife and son during this chaotic time reveals that it was not always about duty to country. Author Biography WILLIAM THOMAS ALLISON is Assistant Professor of History at Weber State University. He is the author of American Diplomats in Russia: Case Studies in Orphan Diplomacy, 1916-1919 (Praeger, 1997). Table of Contents PrefaceForewordPrologueChapters 1-6EpilogueBibliographyIndex Review "Allison has done an outstanding editing job on this valuable source on both Russo-American diplomacy and the Russian Revolution."-Jamie H. Cockfield Willis Borders Glover Professor of History Mercer University Promotional The story of the counselor to the American Embassy in Petrograd, a remarkable account of revolutionary Russia and American activities during this chaotic time. Long Description J. Butler Wright brought his young bride and son to Russia in the fall of 1916 to take up duties as counselor to the American Embassy in Petrograd. He had no idea that he would soon witness one of the most amazing events in history--the collapse of Imperial Russia and the advent of the Soviet Union. Recording daily events and observations in his diary, Wright left a vivid description of the day-to-day uncertainty in revolutionary Russia and American activities during this chaotic time. This account demonstrates how confused and dangerous diplomatic representation can be during times of crisis. While often missing the mark in what was happening in Russia, Wright and his fellow diplomats fulfilled their duty diligently. From an official audience with the Tsar in early 1917 to a fantastic journey across Russia on the Trans-Siberian Railway in 1918, Wright recorded his observations on events, people, culture, intrigue, danger, and the normal occurrences of daily life. Throughout it all, Wright remained dedicated to his duty as an American representative and constantly searched for an effective American reaction to what was happening in Russia. On a personal level, however, Wrights concern for the safety of his wife and son during this chaotic time reveals that it was not always about duty to country. Promotional "Headline" The story of the counselor to the American Embassy in Petrograd, a remarkable account of revolutionary Russia and American activities during this chaotic time. Details ISBN027597474X Year 2002 ISBN-10 027597474X ISBN-13 9780275974749 Format Hardcover Publication Date 2002-02-28 Country of Publication United States DEWEY 947.0841092 Short Title WITNESS TO REVOLUTION Language English Media Book Place of Publication Westport Illustrations 1, black & white illustrations Pages 288 Imprint Praeger Publishers Inc Subtitle The Russian Revolution Diary and Letters of J. Butler Wright UK Release Date 2002-02-28 NZ Release Date 2002-02-28 US Release Date 2002-02-28 Audience Age 7-17 Author William T. Allison Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Series Praeger Studies in Diplomacy and Strategic Thought Audience Undergraduate AU Release Date 2002-02-27 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:6977130;

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