The Russians: An Interpretation (Classic Reprint)
by Richardson Wright
Excerpt from The Russians: An InterpretationIt is possible to become quite mad on the subject of Russia. In fact, those who are attracted to her eventually become either obsessed with enthusiasm for all things Russ or embittered with suspicion and hatred. They would seem to prove that there was no middle course. One cannot take Russia casually; she is too big, too fundamental, too promising. She demands attention. Her ways are different from the ways of most nations. Her viewpoint is of a nature that breeds immediate controversy.In attempting to steer a middle course through these pages I may have failed time and again; yet a via media was my plan. Any interpretation must be made clear both to those who are blind to the virtues of the subject in hand and those who are blind to its faults. Hatred and suspicion of Russia has led some to a complete denial of her strength or good intentions; enthusiastic obsession has led apologists to a complete denial of her weaknesses. To both classes come occasional awakenings that disrupt preconceived theories. Frankly, I have experienced this disenchantment many times. Withal, in traveling over the Russian Empire and through seven years of constant study in Russian affairs, I have had more pleasant awakenings than unpleasant. I have learned to be very slow in formulating judgments from newspaper reports or drawing quick decisions from a transient situation.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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Excerpt from The Russians: An Interpretation There is no reason under the sun why the people of the greatest republic should not be on friendly terms with the people of the greatest autocracy. Between no two nations are there so many points of contact - what the states possess fitting so snugly into what Russia requires. The United States will sorely need the friendship of alien folk when the war is done. Moreover, in self defense it behooves us to cultivate the Russian people. A russo-japanese alliance looms all too menacingly on the distant horizon. There is no reason for our being too proud to be friendly. To the fostering of this friendly spirit based on mutual understanding and sympathy, these pages are devoted. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Author Biography
Richardson Wright was the editor of House and Garden for more than thirty-five years and one of the most prolific horticultural writers in the early part of the last century. He lived in Silver Mine, Connecticut.
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