"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.

• We started tracking this book on April 2, 2011.
• This book was $14.99 when we started tracking it.
• The price of this book has changed 146 times in the past 5,287 days.
• The current price of this book is $4.99 last checked 9 hours ago.
• The lowest price to date was $4.99 last reached on September 21, 2025.
• This book has been $4.99 7 times since we started tracking it.
• The highest price to date was $18.99 last reached on May 6, 2011.
• This book has been $18.99 one time since we started tracking it.
• This book is currently at its lowest price since we started tracking it.

• Politics & Social SciencesSocial SciencesAnthropologyCultural
• HistoryRussia

• Publication Date: September 22, 2010
• Text-to-Speech: Disabled
• Lending: Disabled
• Print Length: 868 Pages
• File Size: 60 KB