The Icon and the Axe, An Interpretive History of Russian Culture

The Icon and the Axe, An Interpretive History of Russian Culture
James H. Billington
HISTORY •  1970 •  PAPER  • 786 PAGES

From Kievan beginnings through 600 years to the Soviet era, this book presents the intellectual currents that have shaped Russia and her traditions. It's a cultural and artistic history, written by the Librarian of Congress: a comprehensive, intellectual investigation of the spiritual and ideological forces that led to the development of Russia.  (RUS09, $24.00)





 
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