An outlaw's diary: the Commune

An Outlaw’s Diary: The Commune is a gripping personal record of political turmoil, social upheaval, and the human cost of revolution. In this compelling work, Cécile Tormay chronicles the chaotic period surrounding the Hungarian Soviet Republic of 1919, offering a firsthand account of fear, displacement, and the collapse of social order as experienced by civilians caught in the midst of sweeping ideological conflict.

With sharp observation and emotional clarity, Tormay reveals how ordinary life is transformed under the pressures of political extremism, persecution, and shifting power. An Outlaw’s Diary: The Commune stands as a powerful historical document and a deeply personal narrative, appealing to readers interested in modern European history, political memoirs, and the human dimension of revolutionary movements.