August 1914 by Alexander Solzhenitsyn (Rare Paperback: Historical Drama, World War I Russia) 1974
$18.89
1974 Bantam Book 87677 Paperback edition of August 1914 by Alexander Solzhenitsyn 714 pages with battle map and military charts. Translated by Michael Glenny. This historical novel explores the Battle of Tannenberg, a devastating defeat for the Russian Imperial Army during the early days of World War I. This novel follows Colonel Georgii Vorotyntsev, a General Staff officer sent to assess the state of the Russian Second Army. As he navigates the chaos of war, he witnesses the army’s poor preparation, miscommunication, and strategic failures, culminating in the tragic suicide of General Aleksandr Samsonov, who cannot bear the humiliation of defeat. The book blends fiction with historical analysis, offering a critique of the Tsarist regime’s incompetence and foreshadowing Russia’s eventual collapse into revolution.
Rare paperback in readable condition. The book shows some signs of age and handling. Spine is tight but has tape on it. There is also a piece of tape on the spine between book review and "About the Author" page. No writing except name of former owner. All pages from the title page forward are intact. Pages faded due to age. Listed for its rarity. For a closer look, please refer to the photos shown for the actual book. Free delivery confirmation, track delivery online. Any questions, please feel free to contact us. (vpb.s)
Listed for its rarity. For a closer look, please refer to the photos shown for the actual book. Free delivery confirmation, track delivery online. Any questions, please feel free to contact us.
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