A Brief History Of Russia: From The Small Beginnings Of The Nation To The Present Vast Proportions Of The Empire (1877)

By Frances Anna Shaw

Book Overview

""A Brief History of Russia: From the Small Beginnings of the Nation to the Present Vast Proportions of the Empire"" is a historical account of the development of Russia from its earliest days up to the late 19th century. Written by Frances Anna Shaw and originally published in 1877, this book explores the political, social, and cultural changes that took place in Russia over the centuries, from the rise of the Kievan Rus to the reign of Peter the Great and beyond. The author discusses the role of the Mongol invasions, the formation of the Russian Orthodox Church, the impact of the Renaissance and Enlightenment on Russian culture, and the growth of the Russian Empire under the Romanov dynasty. The book also covers the reigns of Catherine the Great and Alexander II, as well as the social and economic changes that accompanied the industrialization of Russia in the 19th century. Overall, ""A Brief History of Russia"" provides a comprehensive overview of the nation's history and offers valuable insights into the forces that have shaped Russia into the powerful nation it is today.With Accounts Of The Successive Dynasties.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104590646
• ISBN13: 9781104590642
• Release Date: June 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"