Here is a fresh perspective on the last tumultuous years of the Soviet Union and an exquisitely poetic travelogue.With a keen grasp of Russia's history; a deep appreciation for its architecture and iconography; and an inexhaustible enthusiasm for its people and its culture; Colin Thubron is the perfect guide to a country most of us will never get to know firsthand. Here; we can walk down western Russia's country roads; rest in its villages; and explore some of the most engaging cities in the world. Beautifully written and infinitely insightful; Among the Russians is vivid; compelling travel writing that will also appeal to readers of history and current events—and to anyone captivated by the shape and texture of one of the world's most enigmatic culture.
#864777 in Books Barbara Goldsmith 1999-03-24 1999-03-24Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.00 x 1.40 x 5.31l; .94 #File Name: 0060953322560 pagesOther Powers The Age of Suffrage Spiritualism and the Scandalous Victoria Woodhull
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. One of the best books I've ever read.By TerrieThis is the most fascinating non-fiction book I have ever read. It gives you a full picture of the women and men around them who started the women's suffrage movement in the US. Seriously - you need to own this and send copies to all the women in your life.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Spiritualism; Suffrage; and SexBy Alicia CrumptonWhat more could you ask for than a story interlacing spiritualism; suffrage; and sex?! Goldsmith masterfully tells us the story of Victoria Woodhull. Gone is the need to present a pristine sugary view of a woman who lived from 1838 to 1927. I laughed at times thinking - wow! I bet this gal turned some people on their head! LOL Goldsmith is such a good writer; in her introduction she described some of the surprises she noticed as she researched this book. For example; "Perhaps the most startling discovery was the extent to which spiritualism and the inception of woman's rights were intertwined" (p. xiii).In describing Woodhull; Goldsmith noted: "[she] pictured herself as 'the evangel' but she was; in fact; a woman before her time. Her views on marriage and divorce and the sexual equality she called 'free love' are relevant today" (p. xv). Later Woodhull was described as "She was. . . the spirituality; the 'high priestess' of free love; the crusading editor; the San Francisco actress and part time prostitute; the founder of the first stock brokerage firm for women; the disciple of Karl Marx; the blackmailer; the presidential candidate; the sinner; and the saint" (p. 7).This book is the story of Virginia Woodhull - a woman who defined life by her own terms and lived it according to her moral compass. A wonderful biography!1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. History Came Alive For MeBy musicforeverI never particularly like American History as it was taught when I was growing up (memorizing lots of names of men; battles; and dates) - it was boring and didn't make a lot of sense to me. But this book brought that whole period of the 1800s alive because it's dealing with what drives history - the kind of spirituality and inquiry that flooded the country then; with women's lives and their push for equality; as well as nitty gritty information on the intertwining of the lives of power players at that time. Who knew there were so many politicians consulting mediums; or the degree of sexual and utopian-living experimentation going on. It's clear to me that the 1960s-70s were a resonant echo of what was begun then. So well written.
