The London Times' correspondent in Russia provided the first western eyewitness account of the monumental events which resulted in the creation of the Soviet Union. Wilton provides a full historical background and the disastrous course of World War One, which sets the scene for the seizure of power by the Bolsheviks. He then details the Red Terror's full enormity, and ends with the optimistic-and incorrect-hope that Bolshevism would be short-lived. Although Wilton's credentials were impeccable and his status unchallenged, this book was blacklisted because he dared to report openly on the overwhelming number of Jews amongst the Communist revolutionaries. "I reported from Riga on the pernicious influence of Jewish Extremists. But this appeal to moderation was wilfully distorted by the Jewish Press. Facts cited by me on the best authority were "proved" to be non-existent, and a campaign of slander and intimidation followed." "Now, I was threatened with nothing less than murder." Has all original images/maps.
- ISBN10 164606593X
- ISBN13 9781646065936
- Publish Date 20 May 2019 (first published 12 March 2010)
- Publish Status Withdrawn
- Imprint Ostara Publications
- Format Paperback (US Trade)
- Pages 338
- Language English