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Erratum slip inserted."First published 1939." "Table of the principal references": pages 7-9.
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"Day By Day With The Russian Army 1914-15" by using Bernard Pares gives a firsthand and intimate account of the Russian army's stories for the duration of the essential years of 1914-1915, a period marked via the early ranges of World War I. Bernard Pares, a British historian, diplomat, and Slavic student, brings a completely unique angle to the narrative as an eyewitness and participant in the occasions he describes. The book takes readers on a chronological journey thru each day existence, challenges, and triumphs of the Russian Army at some stage in this tumultuous duration. Pares captures the essence of the frontline, detailing the cruel situations, strategic choices, and the resilience ...
Beginning with a rather impressionistic but distinctly readable sketch of the rise and advance of Russia from the earliest times, Mr. Pares, with the emancipation of the serfs, enters into a detailed study which is really worthy of comparison with Mackenzie Wallace's great book. Like Wallace, Mr. Pares evidently knows his Russia thoroughly, and his Russian in every walk of life. The geographical and economic aspects of the country, the governmental system, the educational facilities, the home life of the noble and the peasant, the literature that has been produced and the men who have produced it -- all this and much more is expounded by him in a way that is equally interesting and authorita...
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Nicholas II - Rasputin - Russia and the World War - The national movement - Sturmer - Protopopov - Murder of Rasputin.
Drawing on his extensive knowledge of Russian history and politics, Bernard Pares offers a nuanced and insightful analysis of Russia's role in World War I and its impact on the peace settlement. This classic work sheds light on a pivotal moment in global history and the complex forces at play in Russia during this time. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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