Richard Washburn Child travelled to Russia in 1916 on the eve of its dramatic revolutions and describes what he observes, making a case for American investment in the country before other nations take advantage of the opportunity.
Dr. Lee A. Farrow is a Distinguished Research Professor and Distinguished Teaching Professor of History at Auburn University at Montgomery and Chair of the Department of History and World Cultures. She received her MA and PhD from Tulane University (1998) and has published extensively in the field of Russian-American studies.