Violent movements that opposed the existing political order erupted all over Europe in the course of the 19th century. Nowhere was revolutionary violence more visible and dramatic than in Russia. There; revolutionaries took the lives of dozens of people; most; though not all of them; high officials. Accepting the label “terrorist†as a badge of honor; the revolutionaries insisted upon the morality and justice of their cause; and they were fully prepared to sacrifice their own lives for the sake of it. Unlike most people considered terrorists today; Russian revolutionaries selected their targets carefully; focusing on those whom they regarded as responsible for the oppressive political and social order and mourning unanticipated civilian casualties. The goal: the replacement of the current order by one that would genuinely represent and serve the people.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Before these histories are gone forever.By happyvalleyThis book is truly valuable for the knowledge of early histories in our state. The authors interviewed many elderly people (as well as community leaders) from selected and varied communities (rural; coal mining; business; railroading; etc.) who decribed events that had never been recorded. Knowing that these early stories would soon be gone forever; they spent hours listening to and recording priceless memories that only those who lived them could describe.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Beautiful! Thanks to Eileen Hallet Stone and Leslie Kelen ...By SallyBeautiful! Thanks to Eileen Hallet Stone and Leslie Kelen for sharing these important missing stories!4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. An invaluable contribution to ethnic American history.By Midwest Book ReviewMissing Stories: An Oral History Of Ethnic And Minority Groups In Utah is a unique compendium exploring the rich history of Utah's ethnic and minority groups including Utes; African-Americans; Jews; Chinese; Italians; Japanese; Greeks; and Hispanics. In a preface to each section of oral history interviews; a respected historian of the community introduces the background and heritage of the community; setting the context for the personal recollections that follow. The informative; engaging; at times fascinating text is nicely illustrated with the photography of Kent Miles and George Janecek. Missing Stories is a remarkable; compelling; and invaluable contribution to American ethnic history in general; and the Utah ethnic communities in particular.
