The eclipse of Russia / by E.J. Dillon
1918, First Edition. London: J.M. Dent. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat dulled and rubbed as with age. Remains quite well-preserved overall. Item #366451
Physical description: vii, 420 pages; 23 cm. Contents: -- The Russian enigma. -- The Russian mind. -- Lack of Russian unity. -- The tsardom. -- Some personal recollections. -- The rule of the bureau. -- The advent of Nicholas II. -- The rule of Nicholas II. -- The beginnings of the revolutional movemnet of 1905. -- Father Gapon and Azeff. -- Witte condemned to die. -- Rasputin -- a symbol. -- Russia's international relations. -- The last statesmen of the tsardom. -- Russia in the Far East. -- The secret treaty of Björke. -- The secret treaty revealed. -- The downfall of the tsardom. -- Postscript. -- Appendix -- details of the secret treaty. -- Index. Subjects: Russia Politics and government 1894-1917. Russia Foreign relations 1894-1917. Soviet Union Foreign relations.
Price: €48.00