Beautiful; cultivated; the daughter of a hero of the Napoleonic wars; Maria Volkonsky had been married only one year when in 1825 the tsar sentenced her husband to life imprisonment in Siberia. Despite her family's and the tsar's opposition; Maria was determined to join her husband in exile. She was more than halfway there when the tsar decreed that she could never return from Siberia.
#421458 in Books imusti 2016-09-20 2016-09-20Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.90 x 1.50 x 6.00l; .0 #File Name: 0700622624510 pagesUniv Pr of Kansas
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. The Rabbi Saved by the Bell…..By PeterHaving read two of Bryan's previous books; I was anxious to dig into this one. I must admit this one was the most difficult read; and required perseverance to soldier on at many points. It also evoked a myriad of conflicting emotional responses as I dealt with the complex moral and ethical issues that each of the participants brought to the table. In the final analysis; I was glad that Bryan expressed how he viewed the importance of this historical event. It forced me to make up my own mind after digesting his very thorough research. I would have welcomed additional commentary on the role and motives of Admiral Wilhelm Canaris which prompted him to take on this unusual task. Also I think it would have been fitting for Bryan to have included a post script on what has transpired with the Chabad movement as it relates to the some of the issues he concluded could have been handled differently.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Sobering read.By Sharon ClousingGood book. Hard to read in parts; because it is so dense. I appreciate having it in my library and plan to go back to it. WWII is so hard to understand I think for Americans because we have not lived through a war in our country for so long. To read about how soldiers behave when they have been away from home for years; and how they hurt other humans because they have seen friends hurt or die; is truly frightening and sobering. The book is worth having just for the last two chapters; which I appreciated the most.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. ... has done it again--a thoroughly researched book that reads like a novelBy Raymond TerminiBryan Rigg has done it again--a thoroughly researched book that reads like a novel. As usual; he adds twists and turns that challenge our conception as to how Nazi Germany actually operated. In addition; he is not hesitant to give his opinions on the main characters based upon his extensive primary research. You are in for a treat.
