Up from Serfdom: My Childhood and Youth in Russia, 1804-1824
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"A rare and powerful document. Nikitenko's memoir should take its place next to the very best ex-slave narratives and those of untouchables in India."--James C. Scott "An important historical account that reveals a great deal about the realities of serfdom."--Juliet Wittman, Washington Post Book World "One of the best surviving accounts of Russian serfdom."--Blake Eskin, Lingua Franca Aleksandr Nikitenko, born into...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0300097166
ISBN13:9780300097160
Release Date:September 2002
Publisher:Yale University Press
Length:256 Pages
Weight:0.60 lbs.
Dimensions:0.7" x 6.4" x 8.0"
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Up From Serfdom: My Childhood and Youth in Russia, 1804-1824 by Aleksandr Nikitenko [Paperback
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
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A fascinating look at life in early 19th century Russia
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
What a fun book! The author tells of his life as a serf in the Imperial Russia of the early 19th Century. Admittedly, his was not the life of a typical serf--he was well educated, eventually being emancipated by his "owner" (and the description of this process is in itself fascinating). The great part of this book is in the details--the descriptions of the people, places, and interactions of his childhood; the reader cannot help sympathizing with his poor father who tries over and over again to make the best of his situation, yet is trapped by his social standing. This work is a great addition to the current understanding of life in Russia during the period.
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