When first published in 1932, this memoir was an immediate classic, both as a unique eyewitness account of Revolutionary Russia and as one man's story of struggle, and tragedy set against the background of great events.Aged 25, Lockhart became the British Vice-Consul to Moscow in 1912. With revolution in the air, it was dangerous, decadent posting. The 'Boy Ambassador' became an eyewitness to pivotal events and in 1918 was charged with establishing a diplomatic understanding with the Bolsheviks, to ensure that Russia ...
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When first published in 1932, this memoir was an immediate classic, both as a unique eyewitness account of Revolutionary Russia and as one man's story of struggle, and tragedy set against the background of great events.Aged 25, Lockhart became the British Vice-Consul to Moscow in 1912. With revolution in the air, it was dangerous, decadent posting. The 'Boy Ambassador' became an eyewitness to pivotal events and in 1918 was charged with establishing a diplomatic understanding with the Bolsheviks, to ensure that Russia remained in the war against Germany. It was a precarious mission: Whitehall could not be seen support revolutionaries; Lockhart grew wary of his masters' secret machinations; while Lenin and Trotsky's cordial relations with the British agent never quite dispelled their mistrust of the nation he represented.When Lockhart met Moura Budberg, who became the great love of his life, he was in an increasingly vulnerable position. In September 1918 he would be falsely accused of a counter-revolutionary plot to overthrow the Bolsheviks, and sent to the Loubianka. His account even inspired a Hollywood movie. From his evocative descriptions of revolutionary Moscow, where the champagne flowed as the bourgeoisie trembled, to his audiences with Trotsky and his brushes with death, this is a vivid, unique memoir.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 800grams, ISBN:
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Very Good. No Jacket. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall Copy quarter bound with illustrated cloth on boards in navy slip case. Coloured end papers. Free of inscriptions. Clean text and b/w plates. Appears unread.
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Very Good. First edition. Quarter cloth binding with gilt lettering and printed photographic boards. In original slipcase which shows very minor shelf wear.
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Very good. The Folio Society 2003 edition. Pages clean and bright, binding firm, minor shelf wear to cover and slip case. ALL ITEMS ARE SENT BY ROYAL MAIL.
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Being an account of the author's early life in many lands and of his official mission to Moscow in 1918. Introduction, Epilogue and Notes by Robin Bruce Lockhart. xviii. 280pp, 20 plates, Folio Society, London 2003. This edition omits the chapter on Malaya but contains more material and illustrations than the 1974 edition. Very good copy in slip case.
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Being an account of the author's early life in many lands and of his official mission to Moscow in 1918. 366pp London 1932. *Half the book concerns his experiences before the revolution. 1st edition of this classic account.
