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The Empire Of Russia: From The Remotest Periods To The Present Time (1860)

The Empire Of Russia: From The Remotest Periods To The Present Time (1860)

Abbott, John Stevens Cabot

Paperback

Fiction AnthologiesGeneral EuropeGeneral European History

ISBN10: 110438793X
ISBN13: 9781104387938
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Apr 27 2009
Pages: 532
Weight: 1.55
Height: 1.07 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Empire of Russia: From the Remotest Periods to the Present Time is a historical book written by John Stevens Cabot Abbott and published in 1860. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history of Russia from its earliest origins to the modern era. It covers the rise of the Russian state, the reign of the tsars, the country's expansion and conquests, and its political and cultural development over the centuries.The book is divided into several chapters, each covering a specific period in Russian history. The first chapter deals with the early origins of the Russian state, including the arrival of the Slavs and the formation of the Kievan Rus. The following chapters cover the Mongol invasion, the rise of Moscow as the center of power, and the reign of Ivan the Terrible.The book also covers the reigns of Peter the Great and Catherine the Great, who played pivotal roles in modernizing and expanding the Russian Empire. The author provides detailed accounts of their policies, military campaigns, and cultural achievements.In addition to political and military history, the book also delves into Russian art, literature, and religion. The author provides insights into the works of famous Russian writers such as Tolstoy and Dostoevsky, as well as the role of the Russian Orthodox Church in shaping the country's culture.Overall, The Empire of Russia: From the Remotest Periods to the Present Time is a comprehensive and informative account of Russian history, providing readers with a deeper understanding of one of the world's most complex and fascinating nations.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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