The Exile: A Life Of Ivy Litvinov
Edition: 1st ed.,
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A compelling biographical portrait, The Exile: A Life of Ivy Litvinov chronicles the extraordinary life of Ivy Litvinov — the English-born wife of Maxim Litvinov, Soviet Foreign Minister and Stalin-era diplomat. John Carswell traces her journey from Edwardian England through the turbulent decades of Soviet Russia, illustrating how this sharp-witted, fiercely independent woman navigated one of the most dangerous political landscapes of the twentieth century. Drawing on personal letters, interviews, and archival research, Carswell presents a nuanced portrait of a woman who was simultaneously an insider and an outsider — beloved by those who knew her, yet perpetually estranged from the world around her. The result is a richly textured narrative that illuminates not only Ivy's personal resilience but also the broader human cost of ideological upheaval in Soviet Russia.
The Exile: A Life Of Ivy Litvinov
Edition: 1st ed.,
Condition remarks:
Condition: VG. Jacket: VG. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings visible. Binding: Intact. No stickers or labels visible.
A compelling biographical portrait, The Exile: A Life of Ivy Litvinov chronicles the extraordinary life of Ivy Litvinov — the English-born wife of Maxim Litvinov, Soviet Foreign Minister and Stalin-era diplomat. John Carswell traces her journey from Edwardian England through the turbulent decades of Soviet Russia, illustrating how this sharp-witted, fiercely independent woman navigated one of the most dangerous political landscapes of the twentieth century. Drawing on personal letters, interviews, and archival research, Carswell presents a nuanced portrait of a woman who was simultaneously an insider and an outsider — beloved by those who knew her, yet perpetually estranged from the world around her. The result is a richly textured narrative that illuminates not only Ivy's personal resilience but also the broader human cost of ideological upheaval in Soviet Russia.
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Edition: 1st ed.,
Condition remarks:
Condition: VG. Jacket: VG. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings visible. Binding: Intact. No stickers or labels visible.
A compelling biographical portrait, The Exile: A Life of Ivy Litvinov chronicles the extraordinary life of Ivy Litvinov — the English-born wife of Maxim Litvinov, Soviet Foreign Minister and Stalin-era diplomat. John Carswell traces her journey from Edwardian England through the turbulent decades of Soviet Russia, illustrating how this sharp-witted, fiercely independent woman navigated one of the most dangerous political landscapes of the twentieth century. Drawing on personal letters, interviews, and archival research, Carswell presents a nuanced portrait of a woman who was simultaneously an insider and an outsider — beloved by those who knew her, yet perpetually estranged from the world around her. The result is a richly textured narrative that illuminates not only Ivy's personal resilience but also the broader human cost of ideological upheaval in Soviet Russia.
