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Overview‘Marek’ is a fascinating, fast-moving novel describing sensitively a young man’s experience of war and peace in a gripping account set against the tragic events of World War I in Russia. That country was ruled by the Tsar. Russian rulers, then and until today have ruled as autocrats, causing enormous misery and loss of life. On the outbreak of WWI many Czechs and Slovaks living in Russia, although citizens of the Habsburg Empire had little loyalty to the Emperor. In fact, many were openly hostile and formed a semi-autonomous Legion within the Russian Army. After the Russian revolution they tried unsuccessfully to remain neutral in the civil war in which the Red Army defeated the aristocrats. They wished to return home but the only way was to cross Siberia by train and by ship to Europe. Their now largely forgotten story is told through the eyes of Marek, a young recruit. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Ralph PalimPublisher: The Conrad Press Imprint: The Conrad Press Dimensions: Width: 12.90cm , Height: 1.10cm , Length: 19.80cm ISBN: 9781916966185ISBN 10: 1916966187 Pages: 144 Publication Date: 11 April 2024 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationRalph Palim wrote this novel during the COVID lockdown of 2021. He is an English chartered accountant who spent his career working in many countries and learning several languages. He reads widely and has developed an interest in writing. Now living in retirement in Belgium with his wife Rose, he enjoys photography, philately, listening to all types of music, walking and charity activities. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |