Russia Leaves the War
1956 book by George F. Kennan
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Russia Leaves the War (1956)[1] is a book by George F. Kennan, which won the 1957 Pulitzer Prize for History, the 1957 National Book Award for Nonfiction,[2] the 1957 George Bancroft Prize, and the 1957 Francis Parkman Prize.
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| Author | George F. Kennan |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | Non-fiction |
| Publisher | Princeton University Press |
Publication date | 1956 |
| Publication place | United States |
The first of two volumes discussing Soviet-American relations from 1917–1920, it covers the Russian Revolution of 1917 and the departure of Russia from World War I in 1918. The second volume, The Decision to Intervene (1958) explores U.S. involvement in Siberia.
