Founded as an ecclesiastical center, trading hub, and intended capital of a feudal state, Riga was Old Livonia's greatest city and its indispensable port. Because the city was situated in what was initially remote and inhospitable territory, surrounded by pagans and coveted by regional powers like Poland, Sweden, and Muscovy, it was also a...
Russian Nationalism and the Gorbachev Revolution
The book explores the collaboration between conservative Communist Party officials and Russian nationalists during the late Soviet era. It highlights how traditional Communists sought alliances with nationalists to gain support for halting reform efforts and preserving the Soviet state from impending collapse. Through this examination, the author delves into the political dynamics and motivations behind this unusual partnership, shedding light on a pivotal moment in Soviet history.
My book is about my Engineering Apprenticeship which was during the years 1960-1966. My apprenticeship was in the Royal Ordnance Factory in Woolwich, the ‘home’ of the Royal Artillery, and the biggest gun being made at that time was the 120mm Tank Gun. The smallest was the 81mm Mortar. Included in my book is my life outside the factory, and some of it is set in beautiful parkland where my mates and I would get up to all sorts of pranks. There is included on my part an attractive woman down the canal.