A short outline of the history of Russia (Volume II)

By Bethia Jane Lawson

Book Overview

Empires rise; certainty disappears overnight. In A short outline of the history of Russia (Volume II), Bethia Jane Lawson continues her brisk, lucid account of a nation shaped by ambition, faith, and power. This historical outline volume two traces the Russian empire history through the pressures that forged its institutions and identity, keeping the narrative clear enough for curious newcomers yet structured for study. Lawson writes with the measured assurance of a traditional survey, balancing narrative with firm signposts for dates, rulers, and turning points. It is a Russian history textbook in the best sense: economical, coherent, and designed for repeat reading, whether for revision or simply to follow the sweep of empire at pace. Part concise history survey, part students Russian history guide, it sets the tsars and Russian monarchy in the wider theatre of eastern Europe history, showing how wars, diplomacy, and internal reform influenced Russia political development. Readers seeking an accessible Slavic studies introduction will appreciate Lawson's orderly explanations and emphasis on cause and consequence; collectors of European monarchies history will value the period voice and the disciplined, textbook clarity that still reads cleanly today. A dependable choice for a homeschool European history curriculum, it offers a grounded view of the imperial Russia era without losing sight of the human stakes behind statecraft. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9389169054
• ISBN13: 9789389169058
• Release Date: June 2019
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 348 Pages
• Weight: 1.78 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 8.5" x 11.0"