Siberian Exile and the Invention of Revolutionary Russia, 1825-1917: Exiles, Emigres and the International Reception of Russian Radicalism

In the 19th century, Siberia developed a fearsome reputation as a place of exile, symbolizing the iniquities of Tsarist rule. This book explores how this reputation shaped Western responses to the Russian Revolution, highlighting the writings and propaganda of émigré groups, journalists' investigations, and press articles that portrayed Russian political prisoners as revolutionary and reformist heroes.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 200 pages
Publication date: 25 September 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Siberia, a land of exile in the 19th century, gained a notorious reputation as a vast penal colony, serving as a symbol of the oppressive and authoritarian Tsarist rule. This captivating book delves into the origins of Siberia's infamous reputation, exploring how it shaped public opinion, particularly in Western countries. It examines the writings and propaganda of various émigré groups, uncovers the investigations and exposé press articles of American and British journalists, and charts the rise of the concept of Russian political prisoners as revolutionary and reformist heroes. Through comprehensive analysis, the book showcases the profound impact of representations of Siberian exile on shaping Western responses to the Russian Revolution.

Siberia, a land of exile in the 19th century, gained a notorious reputation as a vast penal colony, serving as a symbol of the oppressive and authoritarian Tsarist rule. This captivating book delves into the origins of Siberia's infamous reputation, exploring how it shaped public opinion, particularly in Western countries. It examines the writings and propaganda of various émigré groups, uncovers the investigations and exposé press articles of American and British journalists, and charts the rise of the concept of Russian political prisoners as revolutionary and reformist heroes. Through comprehensive analysis, the book showcases the profound impact of representations of Siberian exile on shaping Western responses to the Russian Revolution.

Siberia, a land of exile in the 19th century, gained a notorious reputation as a vast penal colony, serving as a symbol of the oppressive and authoritarian Tsarist rule. This captivating book delves into the origins of Siberia's infamous reputation, exploring how it shaped public opinion, particularly in Western countries. It examines the writings and propaganda of various émigré groups, uncovers the investigations and exposé press articles of American and British journalists, and charts the rise of the concept of Russian political prisoners as revolutionary and reformist heroes. Through comprehensive analysis, the book showcases the profound impact of representations of Siberian exile on shaping Western responses to the Russian Revolution.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032171234