Publisher's Synopsis
Out of Chaos: A Personal Story of the Revolution in Russia (1907) is a memoir written by Michael Trubetzkoi, a Russian aristocrat who witnessed the tumultuous events of the Russian Revolution of 1905. Trubetzkoi's book provides a firsthand account of the political and social upheaval that rocked Russia during this period, as well as the personal experiences that shaped his views on the revolution.Trubetzkoi's memoir is divided into two parts. The first part provides a historical overview of the revolution, including the events that led up to it and the various factions and movements that emerged during the upheaval. Trubetzkoi also discusses his own involvement in the revolution, including his participation in student protests and his work with various revolutionary organizations.The second part of the book is more personal in nature, focusing on Trubetzkoi's own experiences during the revolution. He discusses his relationships with fellow revolutionaries, his encounters with government officials and police, and the challenges he faced as a member of the aristocracy who had become disillusioned with the Tsarist regime.Throughout the book, Trubetzkoi provides a nuanced and insightful analysis of the revolution, including its successes and failures, as well as the broader social and political forces that drove it. He also reflects on the personal toll that the revolution took on him and his fellow revolutionaries, and the difficult choices they had to make in order to achieve their goals.Overall, Out of Chaos is a fascinating and deeply personal account of one of the most significant events in Russian history, written by a witness who was both a participant and an observer of the revolution.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.
