Ivan The Terrible
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded, with some minor edge wear and scuffing. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No visible markings. Binding: Intact and firm.
A gripping biographical history, Ivan The Terrible chronicles the tumultuous life and reign of Ivan IV, the first Tsar of all Russia, whose rule from 1547 to 1584 was marked by extraordinary brutality, political cunning, and sweeping reforms. Authors Robert Payne and Nikita Romanoff — the latter a direct descendant of the Russian imperial family — bring unparalleled authority and intimacy to their account, drawing on a wealth of historical sources to illuminate the man behind the legend. The book presents a vivid portrait of a ruler torn between visionary statecraft and savage paranoia, whose infamous Oprichnina terror left an indelible scar on the Russian people. Written with narrative drive and scholarly rigour, it stands as one of the most authoritative and compelling accounts of one of history's most feared and fascinating monarchs.
Author: Robert Payne & Nikita Romanoff
Format: Hardback
Published: 1975, -
Genre: Biography
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded, with some minor edge wear and scuffing. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No visible markings. Binding: Intact and firm.
A gripping biographical history, Ivan The Terrible chronicles the tumultuous life and reign of Ivan IV, the first Tsar of all Russia, whose rule from 1547 to 1584 was marked by extraordinary brutality, political cunning, and sweeping reforms. Authors Robert Payne and Nikita Romanoff — the latter a direct descendant of the Russian imperial family — bring unparalleled authority and intimacy to their account, drawing on a wealth of historical sources to illuminate the man behind the legend. The book presents a vivid portrait of a ruler torn between visionary statecraft and savage paranoia, whose infamous Oprichnina terror left an indelible scar on the Russian people. Written with narrative drive and scholarly rigour, it stands as one of the most authoritative and compelling accounts of one of history's most feared and fascinating monarchs.