The Russian Bastille (Classic Reprint)

Simon O. Pollock

ISBN 10: 1332434533 / ISBN 13: 9781332434534

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book unveils the grim realities of Schlusselburg Fortress, a notorious Russian prison used to incarcerate political dissidents for over two decades. The author, a notable figure in the Russian revolutionary movement, provides first-hand accounts of the prison's brutality and the lives of those unjustly imprisoned within its walls. Through personal stories of prisoners like Vera Figner, Herman Lopatin, and Gregory Gershuni, the book exposes the government's systematic oppression and the indomitable spirit of those who resisted it. The author sheds light on the factors that led to the rise of revolutionary movements in Russia, delving into the social and political landscape of the time. By documenting the resilience and sacrifices of these political prisoners, this book serves as a poignant reminder of the ongoing struggle for freedom and human rights, not just in Russia but across the globe. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Russian Bastille (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1332434533
• ISBN 13: 9781332434534
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Modern History of Russia

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Synopsis

Discover the Bastille on the Neva and the people who faced its walls.

This historical study reveals how a fortress became a focal point of political imprisonment, torture, and decisive moments in Russia’s path to change.

From its early function as a tight, secluded detention site to its role in housing some of the era’s most noted revolutionaries, the book traces the forces that kept the regime in power and the brave acts that challenged it. It interweaves specific cases, trials, and the evolving legal framework that surrounded these extraordinary years of unrest.

• The fortress as a tool of political control and its harsh daily realities for prisoners.
• Profiles of reformers, poets, journalists, and militants who shaped the revolutionary movement.
• How legal procedures, trials, and closures influenced the fate of inmates and reforms.
• Moments of courage and consequence that lit the broader struggle for freedom.

Ideal for readers of Russian history, political reform, and the early 20th century revolutions who want a grounded look at the people and places behind the narrative.