| Author |
Kropotkin, Petr Alekseevich, kniaz, 1842-1921 |
| Title |
Memoirs of a revolutionist
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| Original Publication |
London: Swan Sonnenschein & Co., Ltd., 1906.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 63.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Contents |
Childhood -- The corps of pages -- Siberia -- St. Petersburg: first journey to Western Europe -- The fortress: the escape -- Western Europe.
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| Credits |
Lukas Bystricky, Joeri de Ruiter and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"Memoirs of a Revolutionist" by kniaz Petr Alekseevich Kropotkin is an autobiographical account written in the late 19th century. This reflective work not only recounts Kropotkin's life and experiences but also provides a historical insight into the political climate of Russia during his lifetime. The memoir likely showcases Kropotkin’s evolution from an aristocrat to a revolutionary, exploring key themes such as societal injustice, the quest for freedom, and the labor movements in Europe. The opening of the memoir sets the stage by introducing the author’s early life, beginning with his childhood in Moscow. Kropotkin reminisces about his family background, detailing both the affluence of his noble lineage and the contrasting harsh realities of Russian society, particularly regarding serfdom. He writes with a sense of nostalgia and compassion, reflecting on formative events such as the death of his mother and his subsequent upbringing in a household filled with servants who greatly affected his early perspectives on social hierarchies. The narrative promises an intimate exploration of Kropotkin's personal history, revealing how his experiences laid the groundwork for his revolutionary ideals, while also indicating a broader history of societal change in Russia. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
HX: Social sciences: Socialism, Communism, Anarchism
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| Subject |
Russia -- Politics and government -- 1801-1917
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| Subject |
Kropotkin, Petr Alekseevich, kniaz', 1842-1921
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| Subject |
Revolutionaries -- Russia
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| Subject |
Socialism -- Russia
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
73882 |
| Release Date |
Jun 21, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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