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#913563 in Books Nadezhda Durova Mary F Zirin 1989-08-22 1989-08-22Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.25 x .60 x 6.12l; .94 #File Name: 0253205492288 pagesThe Cavalry Maiden Journals of a Russian Officer in the Napoleonic Wars
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. A very well-written translationBy David S. PopeI read this book as part of an overall study of the Napoleonic Wars. (For a different perspective; see Diary of a Napoleonic Foot Soldier by Jakob Walter.) The book itself (ie. Nadezhda Durova) is exceptionally well-written. It provides readers with a fairly in-depth view of cavalry life in the Russian Army; and from a unique woman's view. Mary Fleming Zirin; the translator; did a superb job with this book. Her research is outstanding; and she is able to translate certain words; and explain different Russian; Ukrainian; and Polish idioms in a way that readers can thoroughly understand.I would personally recommend this particular version of the book for any student of history interested in the following topics:1. The Napoleonic War2. Military history; in general3. Women in military service4. Feminist topics; specifically women serving in men's roles.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Interesting storyBy ceskepivoThis is a little known story out of nineteenth century Russia. Remarkable example of memoir writing. It's a great value to have this in translation.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Kindle CustomerGood read.
