{"title":"Anatol Kagan","description":"\u003cp\u003eAnatol Kagan, an influential figure in the realm of architecture and writing, offers a unique perspective in his compelling collection of works. Born in Russia and having traversed numerous lands throughout his lifetime, Kagan's narratives resonate with themes of exile, culture, and personal evolution. His works not only delve into the architectural landscape but also explore the depths of his rich life experiences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA highlight in this category is \u003cem\u003eIn Exile from St Petersburg\u003c\/em\u003e, a poignant memoir that reflects on Kagan's early life in Russia and his eventual journey into exile. This book provides readers with an intimate viewpoint of historical events intertwined with Kagan's personal struggles and triumphs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover the captivating world of Anatol Kagan and immerse yourself in stories that blend historical biography with vivid personal memoirs, offering a distinctive insight into a life moulded by resilience and creativity.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"in-exile-from-st-petersburg-by-anatol-kagan-9780648176404","title":"In Exile from St Petersburg","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a passport stamped 'never to return', St Petersburg intellectual and publisher Abram Kagan was expelled by Lenin in 1922, ending up in Berlin, where his young son Anatol would read the proofs of Leon Trotsky's \u003ci\u003eHistory of the Russian Revolution\u003c\/i\u003e. But these were dangerous times for people of Jewish origins and Soviet passports, witnessing and opposing the Nazis coming to power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The Kagan family's journey out of Europe in the tumultuous days between the Russian Revolution and World War II makes an exciting read.\"\u003c\/em\u003e — Trixie and Bruce Harvey (historians)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Fascinating as Saulovich's life weaves through arguably the most dramatic time in the 20th century.\"\u003c\/em\u003e — Dorian Thorpe (writer \u0026amp; musician)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Abram Saulovitch Kagan was a brilliant and resourceful person of humanity and integrity.\"\u003c\/em\u003e — Bart Plunkett (public servant \u0026amp; political activist)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Wonderful insights into the world of literature and publishing in various places.\"\u003c\/em\u003e — Judith Armstrong (Russian studies scholar and novelist)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46844096741612,"sku":"9780648176404","price":34.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/21123823482418.jpg?v=1758826688"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/anatol-kagan.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}