Masianov, Leonty Lukyanovich

Gibel’ Ural’skogo Kazach’ego Voiska: Ocherk [The Demise of the Ural Cossack Host: An Essay]

New York, NY: Vseslavianskoe izd-vo, 1963. Item #1030

159 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates: illustrations, portraits; 23 cm. Text in Russian. The book is in very good condition with minor age-related wear, including slight yellowing and foxing on the cover and pages, but the binding remains strong, and the text and illustrations are clear and well-preserved.

This evocative work offers a profound account of the decline of the Ural Cossacks. Leonty Lukyanovich Masianov (1894–1978), a Cornet of the Ural Cossack Host, intricately blends personal recollections, documents, and military-historical essays, creating a compelling narrative. The book is enriched with Masianov's own detailed illustrations, capturing the essence of this tumultuous period. This rare edition is a vital resource for those interested in Cossack history and the broader context of early 20th-century military conflicts.

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