The Bullitt Mission to Russia Testimony before the Committee on Foreign Relations, United States Senate, of William C. Bullitt

"The Bullitt Mission to Russia" by William C. Bullitt is a historical exploration of a post-World War I diplomatic mission to Russia. The book recounts Bullitt's testimony before the United States Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, detailing his experiences and observations from his time in Russia following the revolution to help the peace negotiations after the war. Bullitt sets the stage by establishing his credentials and appointment and highlighting the pressing need to understand the unstable situation in Russia. His account analyzes the opposing groups within Russia, economic hardships worsened by war, and pivotal decisions impacting global politics. This introduction places the reader in a time filled with political complexity and important choices that profoundly shaped the world.