LETTERS OF A RUSSIAN OFFICER ABOUT POLAND - FYODOR NIKOLAYEVICH GLINKA

Discover a fascinating picture of Poland and Eastern Europe through the eyes of a Russian officer from the early 19th century. Fyodor Nikolayevich Glinka, a participant in the Napoleonic Wars, shares in his letters not only accounts of battles but also observations on the culture, architecture, and daily life of the era. This is a unique source of historical knowledge that allows you to look at those times from the perspective of a witness.

• Authentic accounts of battles at Tarutino, Maloyaroslavets, Vyazma, Dorogobuzh, and Bautzen.
• Treasure trove of knowledge about daily life, art, and architecture of the era.
• Detailed descriptions of restaurants, dishes, and the Warsaw Łazienki Park.
• Comprehensive picture of the Empire era as seen by a Russian officer.
• Published in format 207x146 mm, paperback.
• 316 pages full of historical details.

Fyodor Nikolayevich Glinka, a Russian officer and writer, actively participated in the military campaigns against Napoleon. His letters, written on an ongoing basis, day after day, are an invaluable source of information about the course of these events. However, the author does not limit himself only to descriptions of battles. With extraordinary precision and sensitivity, he reports on his impressions of traveling through Poland, admiring the beauty of Warsaw and the richness of culture.

This book is not only an account of war struggles but, above all, a fascinating story about life in the Empire era. Glinka describes in detail the daily life of soldiers, their customs, and entertainment. He draws attention to the architecture of cities, the art and culture of those times. His descriptions of restaurants, dishes, and the Warsaw Łazienki Park allow the reader to travel back in time and feel the atmosphere of that era.

The Finna Oficyna Wydawnicza publishing house has ensured that this edition is as faithful to the original as possible. The book was published in a 207x146 mm format, in a paperback cover, which makes it convenient to read and store. On 316 pages, you will find a wealth of historical details and unique insights from a Russian officer about Poland and Eastern Europe.

This book is a real treat for lovers of history, culture, and art. It allows you to look at the Empire era from the perspective of a witness who, with extraordinary precision and sensitivity, reports on his impressions of traveling through Poland and Eastern Europe. It is a must-read for anyone who wants to better understand those times and learn about the fascinating history of Poland as seen through the eyes of a Russian officer.