In The Company Of Heroes - Softcover
THE GREATEST ADVENTURE OF THE 20TH CENTURY. While studying for a PhD in history at the University of Washington, I was given the opportunity to open a private collection of World War I memorabilia which had been sequestered in closed stacks for fifty years. This historical treasure chest contained private diaries, war memoranda, secret orders, letters, and eyewitness accounts from the most turbulent period in the twentieth century: 1914 - 1920, the years encompassing WWI, Lenin's Revolution, the Russian Civil War; and the little known War of the Interventionists - where USA, Britain and France secretly invaded Russia to thwart Bolshevism. The story follows three young adults whose newly won careers are snatched from them at the outbreak of war. * How the first woman to serve with the Czar's Treasury hides the wealth of Russia from Lenin. * How a language student from Stanford University leads a clandestine invasion to thwart Bolshevism. * How a graduate student from Charles University in Prague leads a regiment of elite athletes to mutiny against Germany and side with Russia. Every situation in this epic story of love and escape is accurately framed within well researched historiography. Personal anecdotes were authenticated -- incredible as they may seem. Eyewitnesses, Alexander Kerensky the last elected monarchist premier of Russia, and Dr. Lister Rogers of Stanford University were interviewed. This novel was also reviewed by President Vaclav Havel, Consul-General Miroslav Hermann, and author Jan Drabek, as well as Drs. Payne and McNaughton, U.S. military historians from the Presidio Language Institute in California. The only fiction in this action-driven novel lies with the three main characters who are composites. All others are accurate: Lenin, Kerensky, Churchill, President Wilson, Grand Duchess Marie, Czar Nicholas; Generals Gaida; Syrovy; Kechek; Graves; and Admiral Kolchak. The repercussions of their actions still resonate in the 21st century. "The characters are believable, and God knows, the events covered are of terrific historical importance. The dialogue rings true, and I found that the plotting, with its swings of triumph and disaster, kept me turning the pages." Douglas Gibson, President, McClelland & Stewart. "Europe's secret story." Vaclav Havel, President of Czech Republic. "No better way to learn history." Jan Drabek. "Like holding an epic movie in your hand." Ray Hall, University of BC.
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About the Author:
Dr. Ted Hunt is a third generation Vancouverite whose grandfathers came to Canada from Britain for the Gold Rush of 1898. He earned degrees in History and Kinesiology at the University of BC, where he captained the Thunderbird rugby team, and became an honoured member of the BC Sports Hall of Fame for his days with the BC Lions, the Vancouver Burrards and the Canadian National Ski Team. At the University of Washington, he studied for an advanced degree in History and was fortunate enough to interview Alexander Kerensky, Dr. Lister Rogers and Czech President Vaclav Havel. Returning to BC with his wife Helen and daughter Shelley, Ted was a high school teacher and administrator before becoming a published author specializing in dramatized history. He has also written two books about golf: Ben Hogan s Magical Device and Ben Hogan s Short Game Simplified, both published by Skyhorse Publishing in New York.
Review:
One hell of a story! ----Sir Sean Connery, Actor
It is impossible to read _In the Company of Heroes_ without Dr. Zhivago coming to mind... Hunt's book is also a grand and sweeping tale of war, revolution, love, ambition and betrayal played out from the luxury of St. Petersburg to the great steppes and snowy wastes of Imperial Russia. An enjoyable read. ----Foreword Reviews
This is Europe's secret story. ----Vaclav Havel, President of the Czech Republic
It is impossible to read _In the Company of Heroes_ without Dr. Zhivago coming to mind... Hunt's book is also a grand and sweeping tale of war, revolution, love, ambition and betrayal played out from the luxury of St. Petersburg to the great steppes and snowy wastes of Imperial Russia. An enjoyable read. ----Foreword Reviews
This is Europe's secret story. ----Vaclav Havel, President of the Czech Republic
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- PublisherCreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
- Publication date2011
- ISBN 10 1453851666
- ISBN 13 9781453851661
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages478
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