Excerpt from Dans les Cachots de Nicolas II
C'est une vie nouvelle, qui surgit devant les yeux, et il est difficile de revenir complè tement au passé, ne fût ce que par la pensée. Et, par dessus le marché, c'est inutile. Où, et quand je suis né;qui étaient mes parents; comment j'ai poussé; comment s'est écoulée mon enfance, etc., etc. Matériaux constitutifs habituels d'une autobiographie autant de questions qui ne sauraient avoir d'importance.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. Caught in the clutches of the Tsarist regime, this memoir recounts the firsthand experiences of a revolutionary as he navigates the labyrinthine depths of the infamous Schlusselburg Fortress. Amidst the bleak solitude of prison cells and the looming shadow of execution, the author grapples with the moral complexities of betrayal, sacrifice, and the indomitable spirit of resistance. Beyond the personal narrative, this book delves into the tumultuous era of the early 20th century, a time when the autocratic grip of Imperial Russia was fiercely challenged by revolutionary movements. Through the author's eyes, we witness the clandestine operations, ideological clashes, and the resilience of those who dared to fight for a just and equitable society. This compelling memoir offers a unique perspective on the human condition within the depths of oppression and the enduring power of hope in the face of adversity. It prompts crucial questions about the limits of individual courage, the nature of political struggle, and the enduring legacy of those who stood against tyranny. 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. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781528399814_0
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