A History Of Russia: Medieval, Modern, Contemporary
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: No dust jacket. Page Condition: Yellowed/tanning visible on pages. Binding: Intact, book opens flat. No stickers or labels visible.
A History of Russia: Medieval, Modern, Contemporary by Paul Dukes presents a sweeping and authoritative account of one of the world's most complex and consequential nations. Spanning from the medieval foundations of Kievan Rus through the turbulent reforms of the modern era to the upheavals of the twentieth century, it chronicles the political, social, and cultural forces that shaped the Russian state. Dukes argues with scholarly precision that Russia's historical trajectory cannot be understood without examining the interplay between its autocratic traditions and its recurring drives toward modernisation. Written in an accessible yet rigorous academic tone, the work illustrates how geography, ideology, and power have continuously redefined Russian identity across the centuries.
Author: Paul Dukes
Format: Paperback
Published: 1990, Macmillan
Genre: History
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: No dust jacket. Page Condition: Yellowed/tanning visible on pages. Binding: Intact, book opens flat. No stickers or labels visible.
A History of Russia: Medieval, Modern, Contemporary by Paul Dukes presents a sweeping and authoritative account of one of the world's most complex and consequential nations. Spanning from the medieval foundations of Kievan Rus through the turbulent reforms of the modern era to the upheavals of the twentieth century, it chronicles the political, social, and cultural forces that shaped the Russian state. Dukes argues with scholarly precision that Russia's historical trajectory cannot be understood without examining the interplay between its autocratic traditions and its recurring drives toward modernisation. Written in an accessible yet rigorous academic tone, the work illustrates how geography, ideology, and power have continuously redefined Russian identity across the centuries.