Former People

Name: Former People
Brand: Pan Macmillan

Pan Macmillan

Discover the epic and heartbreaking human drama of the Russian aristocracy caught in the maelstrom of the Bolshevik Revolution and the creation of Stalin's Russia. This meticulously researched book recounts chilling tales of looted palaces, burning estates, and desperate flights, detailing the dispossession and destruction of a centuries-old elite. Drawing on the private archives of the Sheremetovs and Golitsyns, "Former People" is also a profound story of survival. Explore how the tsarist ruling class, labeled 'former people' and 'class enemies,' navigated the loss of their world and found their place in the new, hostile Soviet Union. Witness the resilience of the human spirit as life, love, and simple pleasures endured even in the darkest depths of terror. This comprehensive account offers a testament to the enduring strength of individuals and families facing unprecedented societal upheaval. **Product Summary:** Former People, Douglas Smith, The Destruction of the Russian Aristocracy, Paperback, English, 496 pages, ISBN 9780330520294.