The Icon and Axe

An Interpretative History of Russian Culture

Nonfiction, History, Asian, Russia, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Anthropology, Political Science, International
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Author: James Billington ISBN: 9780307765284
Publisher: Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group Publication: September 22, 2010
Imprint: Vintage Language: English
Author: James Billington
ISBN: 9780307765284
Publisher: Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
Publication: September 22, 2010
Imprint: Vintage
Language: English

"A sweeping, intricate description of Russian cultural history, spanning the pre-Romanov era through six centuries to the reign of Joseph Stalin. Flowing with ease through time and topic — from art to music, literature, philosophy, mythology and more — the book provides readers with an alluring portrayal of Russia’s proud heritage. Its impressive scope and lasting insights have made it a foundational text in Russian studies. In fact, it was this book, more than any other, that captured my imagination and propelled me toward the study of Russia and the Soviet Union." --Condoleezza Rice, The New York Times

"A rich and readable introduction to the whole sweep of Russian cultural and intellectual history from Kievan times to the post-Khruschev era." -Library Journal

Includes Illustrations, references, index.

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"A sweeping, intricate description of Russian cultural history, spanning the pre-Romanov era through six centuries to the reign of Joseph Stalin. Flowing with ease through time and topic — from art to music, literature, philosophy, mythology and more — the book provides readers with an alluring portrayal of Russia’s proud heritage. Its impressive scope and lasting insights have made it a foundational text in Russian studies. In fact, it was this book, more than any other, that captured my imagination and propelled me toward the study of Russia and the Soviet Union." --Condoleezza Rice, The New York Times

"A rich and readable introduction to the whole sweep of Russian cultural and intellectual history from Kievan times to the post-Khruschev era." -Library Journal

Includes Illustrations, references, index.

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