When Miss Emmie was in Russia: English Governesses Before, During and After the

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE When Miss Emmie was in Russia by Harvey Pitcher A biography of five intrepid women who, by travelling abroad and working as governesses in Russia, achieved an intellectual dignity, a purpose and an authority which was denied them in their homeland. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A Russian Upstairs, Downstairs, but one scented with the cordite and fear of revolution, and with a cast of devotedly loyal and capable British governesses. Miss Emmie is an intimate and revealing portrait of pre-Revolutionary Russian society which, contrary to received wisdoms, reveals a complex, liberal and humane society, full of enormous potential and past achievement. It is also the biography of five intrepid women who, by travelling abroad and working as governesses in Russia, achieved an intellectual dignity, a purpose and an authority which was denied them in their homeland. The extraordinary personal adventures of these women, as they negotiate the turmoil and terrifying anarchy of Revolution and Civil War, turns the book into a page-turning thriller. Author Biography Harvey Pitcher specializes in the British and American communities in Russia before 1917. Details ISBN1906011494 Author Harvey Pitcher Pages 256 Publisher Eland Publishing Ltd Year 2011 ISBN-10 1906011494 ISBN-13 9781906011499 Format Paperback Imprint Eland Publishing Ltd Subtitle English Governesses Before, During and After the October Revolution Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Birth 1936 Publication Date 2011-02-15 Media Book Short Title WHEN MISS EMMIE WAS IN RUSSIA Language English Residence London, ENK DEWEY 371.100922 UK Release Date 2011-02-15 NZ Release Date 2011-02-15 Illustrations Illustrations, maps Audience General AU Release Date 2011-03-31 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENT Peace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:145095464;

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