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“BEST NONFICTION BOOK OF THE 20TH CENTURY.” —Time “It is impossible to name a book that had a greater effect on the political and moral consciousness of the late twentieth century.” —David Remnick, The New Yorker The Nobel Prize winner’s towering masterpiece of world literature...

In this captivating account, the author, the daughter of the British ambassador to Russia, shares her unique perspective on life in St. Petersburg—renamed Petrograd in 1914—during some of historys most tumultuous years. From the onset of World War I to the aftermath of the Bolshevik Revolution, her narrative offers a personal glimpse into the events that shaped a nation, as she experienced them firsthand. Join her on this journey through a city in turmoil, leaving in January 1918. - Summary by TriciaG

1914. Louise a 15 ans quand l’Europe bascule dans la guerre. Bientôt, les Allemands occupent sa petite ville du nord-est de la France, et la peur s’installe. Faut-il fuir ? Louise et sa famille doivent-ils se réfugier à Paris, chez un oncle ? Et les soldats, les réfugiés… comment les aider ? Pendant quatre ans, Louise observe le courage de ceux qu’elle croise, notamment ces femmes, obligées de s’adapter, qui font face sans hésiter. Dans son journal, Louise pose ses impressions et découvre sa propre bravoure. Car il en faut une sacrée dose, pour grandir au cœur d’un ...

With a Foreword by Jeanne Moutoussamy-Ashe Available once again for a new generation, the first volume in Arthur Ashe’s epic trilogy that chronicles the remarkable legacy of Black athletes in the United States—a major addition to our understanding of American history and the fulfillment of...