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"The essays in this stimulating collection attest to the scope and variety of Russia's influence on British culture. They move from the early nineteenth century -- when Byron sent his hero Don Juan to meet Catherine the Great, and an English critic sought to come to terms with the challenge of Pushkin -- to a series of Russian-themed exhibitions at venues including the Crystal Palace and Earls Court. The collection looks at British encounters with Russian music, the absorption with Dostoevskii and Chekhov, and finishes by shedding light on Britain's engagement with Soviet film."--Back cover.
Anne Topham's 'Memories of the Kaiser's Court' offers a vivid, introspective look at the life and reign of Wilhelm II, the last Emperor of Germany. Herein lies a compilation of memoirs that bring to life the regal opulence and the brittle political edifice of pre-World War I Europe. The narrative is woven with scrupulous detail, blending historical facts with personal anecdotes and reflective introspection. Topham's prose is both lucid and evocative, capturing the era's grandeur and its unfolding tragedy. The book critically engages with Wilhelm's multifaceted role in the political machinations of the time, providing a literary canvas that highlights the complexities of his character and the...
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