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Embark on a journey through the tumultuous days of the Russian Revolution with John Reed's 'Ten Days That Shook the World'-a book recommended by Lenin himself. Renowned journalist and eyewitness, Reed brings unparalleled authenticity to his work as a key figure who not only reported on the Russian Revolution but actively participated in and documented its revolutionary fervor. His unique perspective as both an observer and a participant adds depth...
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This gripping book tells the largely unknown story of longtime Russian dissident Alexander Ogorodnikov - from Communist youth to religious dissident, in the Gulag and back again. Ogorodnikov's courage has touched people from every walk of life, including world leaders such as Bill Clinton, Ronald Reagan, and Margaret Thatcher.
In the 1970s Ogorodnikov performed a feat without precedent in the Soviet Union: he organized thousands of Protestant, Orthodox,...
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