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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'The Ochrana: The Russian Secret Police' offers a compelling firsthand account of the inner workings of the Imperial Russian security service during its most turbulent era. Written by A. T. Vassilyev, the last chief of the Ochrana, this work provides an unparalleled look at the methods used by the Tsarist regime to combat internal threats, revolutionary movements, and the rising tide of Bolshevism. Vassilyev details the intricate web of surveillance, undercover agents, and political intrigue that defined the final years of the Romanov dynasty.The narrative delves into high-stakes historical events, including the mysterious influence of Grigori Rasputin within the imperial court and the escalating tensions leading up to the 1917 Revolution. By examining the structural evolution of the secret police, the book sheds light on the measures taken to preserve the monarchy against the backdrop of World War I and domestic upheaval. As a primary source, it serves as an essential resource for understanding the complexities of Russian statecraft, the psychology of political suppression, and the collapse of the old order. This volume is a vital contribution to the study of intelligence operations and the dramatic history of early 20th-century Russia.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'The Ochrana: The Russian Secret Police' offers a compelling firsthand account of the inner workings of the Imperial Russian security service during its most turbulent era. Written by A. T. Vassilyev, the last chief of the Ochrana, this work provides an unparalleled look at the methods used by the Tsarist regime to combat internal threats, revolutionary movements, and the rising tide of Bolshevism. Vassilyev details the intricate web of surveillance, undercover agents, and political intrigue that defined the final years of the Romanov dynasty.The narrative delves into high-stakes historical events, including the mysterious influence of Grigori Rasputin within the imperial court and the escalating tensions leading up to the 1917 Revolution. By examining the structural evolution of the secret police, the book sheds light on the measures taken to preserve the monarchy against the backdrop of World War I and domestic upheaval. As a primary source, it serves as an essential resource for understanding the complexities of Russian statecraft, the psychology of political suppression, and the collapse of the old order. This volume is a vital contribution to the study of intelligence operations and the dramatic history of early 20th-century Russia.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Hardback. Ed. & intro: Rene Fulop-Miller. 319pp, 40 plates Harrap & Co., London 1930. *By the last Chief of Police under the Tsar. Very good.