Exploring Russia's Past: Narrative, Sources, Images. Volume 1: From Prehistory to 1856

Rowley, David G.

ISBN 10: 0130653632 / ISBN 13: 9780130653635

Published by Pearson Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River, NJ, 2006

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Book is gently used with only minor wear. Tightly bound copy with clean interior having no markings, writing, underlining, or highlighting in margins or text block. Inv. # 13510.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Exploring Russia's Past: Narrative, Sources, Images. Volume 1: From Prehistory to 1856
• Publisher: Pearson Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River, NJ
• Publication Date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0130653632
• ISBN 13: 9780130653635
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket

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Synopsis

This comprehensive but concise book provides an introductory survey of Russian history that is inclusive in regard to subject, content, and usefulness for learning. Its global perspective views Russia in all its dimensions—as a nation, a civilization, and an empire; looks at all aspects of Russian society—politics, law, foreign affairs, social status, gender relations, religion, culture, and economy; and examines Russia from the vantage point of world history—continually situating Russia in the context of trends and developments across the Eurasian content. A well-rounded learning experience features a narrative history as well as an integrated and coherent collection of primary text and visual documents. A consistent chapter format introduces the key theme or an important development that sets the stage for the chapter; offers a concise summary of world trends and a thumbnail sketch of each of the major civilizations of Eurasia and of the countries on Russia's borders; assembles sections on government and foreign affairs, church and culture, the role and status of women, as well as society and economy; and concludes with a consideration of the non-Russian peoples of the empire (or Soviet Union,) and summarizes key developments or anticipates the next period in Russian history. For individuals seeking a brief treatment but a complete understanding of Russian history.