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Modern Customs And Ancient Laws Of Russia: Being The Ilchester Lectures For 1889-1890 (1891)

Modern Customs And Ancient Laws Of Russia: Being The Ilchester Lectures For 1889-1890 (1891)

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AnthropologyGeneral LawRussian History

ISBN10: 1164896512
ISBN13: 9781164896517
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 270
Weight: 0.80
Height: 0.57 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Modern Customs and Ancient Laws of Russia is a book written by Maxime Kovalevsky that was originally published in 1891. The book is based on the Ilchester Lectures that Kovalevsky delivered in 1889-1890. The book explores the customs and laws of Russia, both ancient and modern. Kovalevsky discusses the social and political history of Russia, including its development from a feudal system to a modern nation-state. He examines the role of the Russian Orthodox Church in shaping the country's culture and traditions, as well as the influence of Western European ideas and institutions.Kovalevsky also delves into the legal system of Russia, including the development of its laws and the role of the judiciary. He discusses the various legal codes that have been used throughout Russian history, including the Code of Justinian, the Code of Ivan the Terrible, and the Napoleonic Code.Throughout the book, Kovalevsky provides insights into the unique aspects of Russian culture and society. He explores topics such as the role of the family in Russian life, the importance of hospitality, and the significance of the Russian peasant class.Overall, Modern Customs and Ancient Laws of Russia offers a comprehensive look at the history, culture, and legal system of Russia. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Russian history, politics, or culture.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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