Description
Here’s the grand history of Russia from the earliest times up through 1911 when this book was written, presented by W.R. Morfill.
Contains five dozen black-and-white illustrations, genealogies and a full index.
A very partial list of subjects covered includes the geography and ethnology of Russia, the religion of the ancient slaves, the Mongol invasion, the Lithuanian domination, Russian rulers and their accomplishments, the history of Moscow, the conquest of Siberia, the little-known ethnic groups of Russia, invasions by European powers including Napoleon, the literature, poetry and arts of Russia, palace intrigues and much more. The book ends in 1911 before the period of the Bolshevik overthrow of the Romanovs. No political correctness found.
Softcover, 416 pages, #837
