The Russian Bastille (1908)

The Russian Bastille is a book written by Simon Oscar Pollock in 1908. The book is a detailed account of the political situation in Russia during the early 20th century, focusing on the oppressive nature of the Russian government and the conditions faced by political prisoners in the country. The title of the book refers to the Bastille, the infamous prison in Paris that was stormed during the French Revolution. Pollock draws comparisons between the two prisons, highlighting the similarities in the treatment of prisoners and the lack of basic human rights. The book also covers the rise of revolutionary movements in Russia, including the Bolsheviks and the Social Democrats, and the government's attempts to suppress them. Pollock's work is considered an important historical document, providing valuable insight into the conditions faced by political prisoners in Russia during this tumultuous period.This scarce antiquarian book is a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.