The role of England in the internal affairs of Russia, the history of the so-called intervention and the tragedy of the population torn apart by the Civil War are the main subject of Hudleston Williamson's narrative. Records were kept in hot pursuit of events. The author draws vivid memorable portraits of Kornilov and Denikin, makes impressive panoramic sketches of fronts and episodes of the most important battles, gives a description of the organization and fighting spirit of the Russian army and its individual representatives.