Truth About Russia (1888)

The Truth About Russia is a book written by William Thomas Stead in 1888. The book provides a comprehensive overview of Russia's political, social, and economic situation at the time. Stead, a British journalist, traveled extensively throughout Russia and conducted numerous interviews with various individuals, including government officials, peasants, and intellectuals, to gather information for the book.The book covers a wide range of topics, including the Russian monarchy, the Russian Orthodox Church, the peasant class, the urban working class, and the various political movements of the time. Stead provides a detailed analysis of the various social and economic problems facing Russia, including poverty, inequality, and political corruption.One of the key themes of the book is the tension between Russia's traditional, conservative values and the growing influence of Western ideas and technology. Stead argues that Russia must embrace modernization and reform in order to compete with the other great powers of Europe.Overall, The Truth About Russia is a fascinating and insightful look at a pivotal moment in Russian history. Stead's observations and analysis provide valuable insights into the challenges facing Russia at the time and continue to be relevant today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.