{"product_id":"2026200015968-secondhand-a-history-of-russia","title":"A History Of Russia","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good\u003cbr\u003eJacket: No dust jacket\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good\u003cbr\u003eCondition remarks: Condition as shown in image\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the ancient Slavic tribes of the eastern steppes to the revolutionary upheaval of the twentieth century, A History of Russia by Bernard Pares stands as one of the most authoritative and sweeping accounts of a nation whose story has shaped the modern world. Pares, who served as Professor of Russian History, Language and Literature at the University of London, chronicles the vast arc of Russian civilisation — its tsars and serfs, its wars and reforms, its spiritual identity and its relentless drive toward empire — with the precision of a scholar and the narrative confidence of a master historian.\n\nDrawing on decades of immersive study and direct experience in Russia, Pares presents a compelling portrait of a country perpetually caught between East and West, tradition and transformation. His prose is authoritative yet accessible, making complex political and cultural currents legible to both the general reader and the specialist. A cornerstone of twentieth-century historiography on Russia, this work remains an essential touchstone for anyone seeking to understand how the world's largest nation arrived at its turbulent present — and what forces continue to drive it forward.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49203262914779,"sku":"2026200015968-SECONDHAND","price":12.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/6a463d3e-5ed2-4475-a80e-5da33599635a.png?v=1788146787","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026200015968-secondhand-a-history-of-russia","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}