The Truth Of The Russian Revolution: The Memoirs Of The Tsar's Chief Of Security And His Wife Pravda O Russkoĭ Revoli︠u︡t︠s︡ii. English Project Muse Upcc Books

Gold Winner for History, 2017__Foreword__INDIES Book of the Year AwardsMajor General Konstantin Ivanovich Globachev was chief of the Okhrana, the Tsarist secret police, in Petrograd (now St. Petersburg) in the two years preceding the 1917 Russian Revolution. This book presents his memoirs--translated in English for the first time--interposed with those of his wife, Sofia Nikolaevna Globacheva. The general's writings, which he titled__The Truth of the Russian Revolution__, provide a front-row view of Tsar Nicholas II's final years, the revolution, and its tumultuous aftermath. Globachev describes the political intrigue and corruption in the capital and details his office's surveillance over radical activists and the mysterious Rasputin. His wife takes a more personal approach, depicting her tenacity in the struggle to keep her family intact and the family's flight to freedom. Her descriptions vividly portray the privileges and relationships of the noble class that collapsed with the empire. Translator Vladimir G. Marinich includes biographical information, illustrations, a glossary, and a timeline to contextualize this valuable primary source on a key period in Russian history. An Eyewitness Account Of The Russian Revolution Of 1917 And Its Aftermath, Newly Translated Into English. Major General Konstantin Ivanovich Globachev Was Chief Of The Okhrana, The Tsarist Secret Police, In Petrograd (now St. Petersburg) In The Two Years Preceding The 1917 Russian Revolution. This Book Presents His Memoirs--translated Into English For The First Time--interposed With Those Of His Wife, Sofia Nikolaevna Globacheva. The General's Writings, Which He Titled The Truth Of The Russian Revolution, Provide A Front-row View Of Tsar Nicholas Ii's Final Years, The Revolution, And Its Tumultuous Aftermath. Globachev Describes The Political Intrigue And Corruption In The Capital And Details His Office's Surveillance Over Radical Activists And The Mysterious Rasputin. His Wife Takes A More Personal Approach, Depicting Her Tenacity In The Struggle To Keep Her Family Intact And The Family's Flight To Freedom. Her Descriptions Vividly Portray The Privileges And Relationships Of The Noble Class That Collapsed With The Empire. Translator Vladimir G. Marinich Includes Biographical Information, Illustrations, A Glossary, And A Timeline To Contextualize This Valuable Primary Source On A Key Period In Russian History--publisher Description. Introduction / Zinaida I. Peregudova And Jonathan Daly -- General Globachev's Introduction To His Memoirs -- The Globachevs' Early Years -- Sofia Globacheva: Our Years In Poland -- Sofia Globacheva: Nizhni Novgorod And Sevastopol -- Sofia Globacheva: Petrograd -- General Globachev: The Organization Of The Okhrana -- General Globachev: The Role Of The Central War Industry Committee -- General Globachev: Alexander Kerensky -- General Globachev: The Politics Of The Miasoedov Affair -- General Globachev: Rasputin -- General Globachev: Many Ministers -- General Globachev: Khvostov, Komissarov, Kamenev -- General Globachev: Sturmer -- General Globachev: Protopopov And The Eve Of Revolution -- General Globachev: Political Unrest : The Regiment Rebels -- Globachev's Track Record -- Sofia Globacheva: Turmoil -- General Globachev: Allies And Adversaries -- Sofia Globacheva: My Husband Under Arrest -- General Globachev: Imprisonment In The Tauride Palace -- General Globachev: Incarcerated Life -- General Globachev: Imprisonment Continues And The Bolsheviks Rise Up -- Sofia Globacheva: My Husband's Release, But Now Fear -- General Globachev: The Revolution Deepens -- Sofia Globacheva: Our Flight South -- General Globachev: The Situation In Ukraine -- General Globachev: Odessa's Defense And Evacuation -- Sofia Globacheva: Evacuation From Russia -- Sofia Globacheva: A Short Return To Russia -- General Globachev: Refugees On The Prince's Islands -- General Globachev: Our Homeland Deteriorates -- General Globachev: Return To Odessa And To Turkey -- Sofia Globacheva: Life On Prinkipo And In Constantinople -- General Globachev: The High Command In Turkey -- Sofia Globacheva: Last Days In Constantinople -- General Globachev: Waning Hopes -- Epilogue -- Appendix A: Globachev Timeline -- Appendix B: Globachev's Transfer To Nizhni Novgorod -- Glossary Of Terms -- Annotated List Of Names. Konstantin Ivanovich Globachev And Sofia Nikolaevna Globacheva ; Translated By Vladimir G. Marinich. Translated From The Russian. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. Contents 8 List of Illustrations 12 Translator’s Preface 18 Translator’s Acknowledgments 22 Introduction 24 Chapter 1 Introduction to My Memoirs 28 Chapter 2 The Globachevs’ Early Years 32 Chapter 3 Our Years in Poland 38 Chapter 4 Nizhni Novgorod and Sevastopol 50 Chapter 5 Petrograd 58 Chapter 6 The Organization of the Okhrana 64 Chapter 7 The Role of the Central War Industry Committee 74 Chapter 8 Alexander Kerensky 80 Chapter 9 The Politics of the Miasoedov Affair 86 Chapter 10 Rasputin 90 Chapter 11 Many Ministers 100 Chapter 12 Khvostov, Komissarov, Kamenev 106 Chapter 13 Sturmer 114 Chapter 14 Protopopov and the Eve of Revolution 122 Chapter 15 Political Unrest—the Regiment Rebels 128 Chapter 16 Globachev’s Track Record: A Description and Commentary of Globachev’s Tenure and Track Record as Head of the Petrograd Okhrana 142 Chapter 17 Turmoil 150 Chapter 18 Allies and Adversaries 154 Chapter 19 My Husband under Arrest 158 Chapter 20 Imprisonment in the Tauride Palace 170 Chapter 21 Incarcerated Life 182 Chapter 22 Imprisonment Continues and the Bolsheviks Rise Up 190 Chapter 23 My Husband’s Release, but Now Fear 194 Chapter 24 The Revolution Deepens 202 Chapter 25 Our Flight South 212 Chapter 26 The Situation in Ukraine 224 Chapter 27 Odessa’s Defense and Evacuation 228 Chapter 28 Evacuation from Russia 236 Chapter 29 A Short Return to Russia 242 Chapter 30 Refugees on the Prince’s Islands 248 Chapter 31 Our Homeland Deteriorates 252 Chapter 32 Return to Odessa and to Turkey 264 Chapter 33 Life on Prinkipo and in Constantinople 272 Chapter 34 The High Command in Turkey 280 Chapter 35 Last Days in Constantinople 286 Chapter 36 Waning Hopes 294 Chapter 37 Epilogue 300 Appendix A Globachev Timeline 312 Appendix B Globachev’s Transfer to Nizhni Novgorod 316 Notes 320 Glossary 324 Annotated List of Names 330 Bibliography 354 Index 356 Bronze Medalist, 2018 Independent Publisher Book Awards in the World History Category Gold Winner, 2017 Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Awards in the History category Major General Konstantin Ivanovich Globachev was chief of the Okhrana, the Tsarist secret police, in Petrograd (now St. Petersburg) in the two years preceding the 1917 Russian Revolution. This book presents his memoirs-translated in English for the first time-interposed with those of his wife, Sofia Nikolaevna Globacheva. The general's writings, which he titled The Truth of the Russian Revolution , provide a front-row view of Tsar Nicholas II's final years, the revolution, and its tumultuous aftermath. Globachev describes the political intrigue and corruption in the capital and details his office's surveillance over radical activists and the mysterious Rasputin. His wife takes a more personal approach, depicting her tenacity in the struggle to keep her family intact and the family's flight to freedom. Her descriptions vividly portray the privileges and relationships of the noble class that collapsed with the empire. Translator Vladimir G. Marinich includes biographical information, illustrations, a glossary, and a timeline to contextualize this valuable primary source on a key period in Russian history. Scope and content: "An eyewitness account of the Russian Revolution of 1917 and its aftermath, newly translated into English. Major General Konstantin Ivanovich Globachev was chief of the Okhrana, the Tsarist secret police, in Petrograd (now St. Petersburg) in the two years preceding the 1917 Russian Revolution. This book presents his memoirs--translated into English for the first time--interposed with those of his wife, Sofia Nikolaevna Globacheva. The general's writings, which he titled The Truth of the Russian Revolution, provide a front-row view of Tsar Nicholas II's final years, the revolution, and its tumultuous aftermath. Globachev describes the political intrigue and corruption in the capital and details his office's surveillance over radical activists and the mysterious Rasputin. His wife takes a more personal approach, depicting her tenacity in the struggle to keep her family intact and the family's flight to freedom. Her descriptions vividly portray the privileges and relationships of the noble class that collapsed with the empire. Translator Vladimir G. Marinich includes biographical information, illustrations, a glossary, and a timeline to contextualize this valuable primary source on a key period in Russian history"--Publisher description Gold Winner for History, 2017 Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Awards Major General Konstantin Ivanovich Globachev was chief of the Okhrana, the Tsarist secret police, in Petrograd (now St. Petersburg) in the two years preceding the 1917 Russian Revolution. This book presents his memoirs--translated in English for the first time--interposed with those of his wife, Sofia Nikolaevna Globacheva. The general's writings, which he titled The Truth of the Russian Revolution , provide a front-row view of Tsar Nicholas II's final years, the revolution, and its tumultuous aftermath. Globachev describes the political intrigue and corruption in the capital and details his office's surveillance over radical activists and the mysterious Rasputin. His wife takes a more personal approach, depicting her tenacity in the struggle to keep her family intact and the family's flight to freedom. Her descriptions vividly portray the privileges and relationships of the noble class that collapsed with the empire. Translator Vladimir G. Marinich includes biographical information, illustrations, a glossary, and a timeline to contextualize this valuable primary source on a key period in Russian history.