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7473327The Memoirs of Alexander Herzen Parts I and IIhttps://www.gandhi.com.mx/the-memoirs-of-alexander-herzen-parts-i-and-ii-9789370740457/phttps://gandhi.vtexassets.com/arquivos/ids/7075612/image.jpg?v=6388102384142000002020MXNZinc ReadInStock/Ebooks/<p>In Part I, Herzen reflects on his privileged upbringing in Russia as the illegitimate son of a wealthy nobleman, describing both the advantages and limitations of his early life. He explores his education and gradual exposure to Western European thought, which played a crucial role in shaping his political ideals. The memoir captures Herzens growing disillusionment with the oppressive autocratic rule in Russia, his critique of serfdom, and his early involvement in radical intellectual circles. Throughout, he combines personal stories with observations about Russian society, art, and culture.Part II of the memoirs deepens the political tone as Herzen describes his increasing involvement in revolutionary activities and his eventual exile. After leaving Russia, he lived in Western Europe, where he continued his efforts to inspire political reform through his writing. Herzen describes his encounters with notable intellectuals and political figures of the time, such as Mazzini and Marx, and his reflections on the revolutionary movements that were sweeping across Europe in the mid-19th century. He is particularly known for founding the Free Russian Press in London, from which he published influential writings advocating for reform in Russia.</p>...7098141The Memoirs of Alexander Herzen Parts I and II2020https://www.gandhi.com.mx/the-memoirs-of-alexander-herzen-parts-i-and-ii-9789370740457/phttps://gandhi.vtexassets.com/arquivos/ids/7075612/image.jpg?v=638810238414200000InStockMXN99999DIEbook2025Inglés