Svinhufvudin kertomukset Siperiasta by Pehr Evind Svinhufvud
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"Svinhufvudin kertomukset Siperiasta" is a historical account, likely composed in the early 20th century and edited by Erkki Räikkönen from the experiences of Pehr Evind Svinhufvud. The book focuses on Svinhufvud’s exile to Siberia, set against the backdrop of Finland’s legal and national struggle with Russian imperial rule during the years surrounding the First World War. Its main subject is Svinhufvud himself—a notable Finnish jurist and statesman—whose personal resistance and ordeal serve
as a lens through which broader issues of justice and national identity are explored in a turbulent era. The opening of the book lays out the context of Svinhufvud’s experiences, introducing the peaceful rural landscape of Kotkaniemi, his home, before turmoil intrudes with the onset of the First World War and sharpening Russian oppression. It details Svinhufvud's principled legal resistance to the unlawful acts of Russian authorities, leading to his dismissal, community support, and eventual arrest at the Luumäki court amid public protest. Early chapters emphasize both the personal and national stakes, highlighting Svinhufvud’s unwavering sense of duty, the emotional toll on his family, and the solidarity shown by supporters. This introduction sets the stage for a story of dignified defiance and the consequences faced by those who challenge injustice. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Svinhufvud, Pehr Evind, 1861-1944 |
|---|---|
| Editor | Räikkönen, Erkki, 1900-1961 |
| LoC No. | 77221473 |
| Title | Svinhufvudin kertomukset Siperiasta |
| Original Publication | Helsinki: Otava, 1928. |
| Credits | Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 33.0 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | DK: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Russia, Former Soviet Republics, Poland |
| Subject | Siberia (Russia) -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Svinhufvud, Pehr Evind, 1861-1944 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 75772 |
| Release Date | Apr 1, 2025 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 303 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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