{"title":"Daniel Beer","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our curated collection of works by the distinguished historian, Daniel Beer. Renowned for his meticulous research and engaging narrative style, Beer sheds light on some of the most intriguing and complex aspects of Russian history. His expertise and passion are most evident in his critically acclaimed book, \u003cem\u003eThe House of the Dead: Siberian Exile Under the Tsars\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this compelling account, Daniel Beer delves into the harsh realities of the Russian penal system during the Tsarist era. Through vivid detail and insightful analysis, he illuminates the lives of those who were exiled to the desolate expanses of Siberia. His work not only chronicles the historical events but also explores the profound social and political impact of exile on Russian society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePositioned within the History \u0026amp; Military genre, Beer's scholarly yet accessible writings are a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the intricate tapestry of Russian history. Whether you are a seasoned history buff or new to the subject, Daniel Beer's books promise to enrich your knowledge and provide a deeper understanding of the past.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-house-of-the-dead-by-daniel-beer-9780241957523","title":"The House of the Dead","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn epic work of Russian history from a major new talent\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt was known as 'the vast prison without a roof'. From the beginning of the nineteenth century to the Russian Revolution, the tsarist regime exiled more than one million prisoners and their families beyond the Ural Mountains to Siberia. Daniel Beer's new book, \u003cem\u003eThe House of the Dead\u003c\/em\u003e, brings to life both the brutal realities of an inhuman system and the tragic and inspiring fates of those who endured it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the vividly told history of common criminals and political radicals, the victims of serfdom and village politics, the wives and children who followed husbands and fathers, and of fugitives and bounty-hunters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGenerations of rebels—republicans, nationalists and socialists—were condemned to oblivion thousands of kilometres from European Russia. Over the nineteenth century, however, these political exiles transformed Siberia's mines, prisons and remote settlements into an enormous laboratory of revolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis masterly work of original research taps a mass of almost unknown primary evidence held in Russian and Siberian archives to tell the epic story of both Russia's struggle to govern its monstrous penal colony and Siberia's ultimate, decisive impact on the political forces of the modern world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46338691825900,"sku":"9780241957523","price":32.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/3288773482274.jpg?v=1743743573"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/daniel-beer.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}