The Land of Riddles (Russia of To-day) by Hugo Ganz
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"The Land of Riddles (Russia of To-day)" by Hugo Ganz is a historical and political account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the complexities of Russia under autocracy, juxtaposing the nation's cultural achievements against its oppressive political conditions. Ganz offers insights into contemporary Russian society, commenting on the lives and struggles of various groups, including artists, political dissidents, and the significant Jewish population. The opening of the work introduces
Ganz's motivations for traveling to Russia, largely driven by curiosity over the stark contrasts he perceives between its celebrated culture and brutal governance. The preface sets the tone, indicating that Ganz seeks to provide an unbiased account of the real situation in contemporary Russia, addressing the pervasive political oppression that hampers individual freedoms. As he approaches the Russian frontier by train, he shares his apprehensions about entering a country known for its strict police state while expressing a dedication to studying and documenting the realities of Russian life. His reflections reveal his thirst for knowledge and serve as a precursor to the observations that will unfold in the subsequent chapters, which promise to delve deep into the societal and political landscape of early 20th-century Russia. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Ganz, Hugo, 1862-1922 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Rosenthal, Herman, 1843-1917 |
| Title | The Land of Riddles (Russia of To-day) |
| Alternate Title | The Land of Riddles (Russia of Today) |
| Credits |
Produced by Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 59.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DK: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Russia, Former Soviet Republics, Poland |
| Subject | Russia |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 56772 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-56772-3 |
| Release Date | Mar 18, 2018 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 435 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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