Martelaren van Rusland by Jules Michelet
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"MARTELAREN VAN RUSLAND" by Jules Michelet is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The work examines the plight of the Russian people under oppressive autocracy, capturing the spirit of resistance and despair that characterized the era. Michelet's narrative serves as both a revolutionary pamphlet and a poignant exploration of the sacrifices made by individuals in their struggle for freedom, reflecting the broader socio-political issues of his time. The opening of
the text introduces the reader to the grave injustices faced by prisoners in Russia, detailing a recent execution that sparked outrage. Michelet addresses Russian officers, imploring them to reflect on their complicity in the brutality of the regime. Through a blend of direct appeals and rich, rhetorical language, he exposes the underlying moral dilemmas, urging those in power to act against the injustices and to recognize their shared humanity with the downtrodden. This compelling introduction sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the impact of autocracy on society and the individual, particularly through the eyes of the oppressed. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Michelet, Jules, 1798-1874 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Wilson, S. J. Bouberg |
| Uniform Title | Martyrs de la Russie. Dutch |
| Title | Martelaren van Rusland |
| Credits | Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 69.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | Dutch |
| LoC Class | DK: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Russia, Former Soviet Republics, Poland |
| Subject | Martyrs |
| Subject | Russia -- History -- 1801-1917 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 33719 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-33719-7 |
| Release Date | Sep 13, 2010 |
| Last Update | Jan 2, 2023 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 419 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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