An authority on eighteenth-century music explores the background and composition of Messiah and gives the complex subsequent history of the work. Paintings, engravings, caricatures, and facsimiles of Handel's autograph score illustrate the text. A Helen and Kurt Wolff Book
An Account of the White Movement and the Russian Civil War
The narrative intricately weaves military events of the Russian Civil War with biographical insights into the White Generals, former Imperial Russian Army officers who spearheaded campaigns against the Red Soviets. This dual approach not only highlights the complexities of the conflict but also delves into the personal stories and motivations of key military leaders, providing a rich understanding of this tumultuous period in Russian history.