All Russia is Burning!
Author | : Cathy A. Frierson |
Publisher | : University of Washington Press |
Total Pages | : 332 |
Release | : 2002 |
ISBN-10 | : 0295982098 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780295982090 |
Rating | : 4/5 (98 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis All Russia is Burning! by : Cathy A. Frierson
Download or read book All Russia is Burning! written by Cathy A. Frierson and published by University of Washington Press. This book was released on 2002 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The burning of land and buildings was commonplace in Russia, as Frierson (history, U. of New Hampshire) writes in this compelling history on the causes of the fires and their impact on society. The formation of fire departments and building laws, the political and personal motivations for arson, and the daily lives and concerns of Russian peasants are some of the themes discussed. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR