Stormy Passage: A Personal History Through Two Russian Revolutions to Democracy and Freedom, 1905-1960 – hinnat ja saatavuus

Stormy Passage is a memoir written by Wladimir S. Woytinsky, a Russian economist and political activist who lived through two major Russian revolutions and witnessed the rise and fall of Soviet communism. The book covers Woytinsky's life from his childhood in pre-revolutionary Russia to his eventual emigration to the United States in 1941. The first part of the book focuses on Woytinsky's experiences during the 1905 Russian Revolution, which he witnessed as a young boy. He describes the chaos and violence of the time, as well as the impact it had on his family and community. Woytinsky also discusses his education and early career as an economist, which led him to become involved in various political and social movements. The second part of the book covers the events leading up to the 1917 Bolshevik Revolution and its aftermath. Woytinsky describes his involvement in the socialist movement and his disillusionment with the Bolsheviks' methods and ideology. He also discusses his experiences as a political prisoner and his eventual escape from Russia. The final part of the book focuses on Woytinsky's life in exile, first in Europe and then in the United States. He describes his work as an economist and his involvement in various anti-communist organizations. Woytinsky also reflects on the meaning of freedom and democracy, drawing on his experiences in both Russia and the West. Overall, Stormy Passage is a personal and insightful account of one man's journey through some of the most tumultuous years in Russian history. Woytinsky's memoir offers a unique perspective on the Russian Revolution and its aftermath, as well as the challenges and opportunities of life in exile. This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.