Publisher's Synopsis
From Libau to Tsushima is a historical narrative written by Eugene Sigizmondovich Politovsky, detailing the voyage of Admiral Rojdestvensky's fleet to the Eastern Seas in 1905. The book provides a comprehensive account of the events leading up to and during the Russo-Japanese War, including the infamous Dogger Bank Incident.The story begins with the departure of the fleet from Libau, a port in modern-day Latvia, and follows the journey of the fleet through the Baltic Sea, the Mediterranean, and the Indian Ocean. The author provides detailed descriptions of the ships, the crew, and the conditions on board, as well as the political and military strategies behind the mission.The book also covers the events leading up to the Dogger Bank Incident, in which Russian warships attacked a group of British fishing boats in the North Sea. Politovsky provides a detailed account of the incident and its aftermath, including the international outrage it sparked and the diplomatic fallout between Russia and Britain.Overall, From Libau to Tsushima offers a fascinating insight into a pivotal moment in Russian history and the global political landscape at the turn of the 20th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in naval history, international relations, or the Russo-Japanese War.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
