1st Edition
Rostov in the Russian Civil War, 1917-1920 The Key to Victory
By Brian Murphy
Copyright 2005
216 Pages
19 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
212 Pages
19 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
216 Pages
19 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
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These documents were collected from the archives in Rostov-on-Don, and this book makes them available for the first time in print. Since becoming freely accessible Soviet archives have provided a rich source for understanding the hopes, fears and strivings of the Russians during the greatest crisis in their history. Both Reds and Whites realized Rostov's vital strategic importance, and the city... Read more
1. 1917 February Revolution 2. 1917 Party Politics 3. After the October Revolution 4. 1918 Daily Life under the Cossack Atamans 5. 1918-1919 Railways after the Whites have taken Rostov 6. 1918-1919 Terrorism for a Better World 7. 1920 Red Victory. Summary of Events. Glossary and Abbreviations. Some Persons Mentioned
Biography
Brian Murphy was Professor of Modern Languages (Russian) at University of Ulster 1967-82. He has since been retired but has carried out research in archives in PRO (London), Moscow and Rostov-on-Don.
