Russian History
A Captivating Guide to the History of Russia, Including Events Such as the Mongol Invasion, the Napoleonic Invasion, Reforms of Peter the Great, the Fall of the Soviet Union, and More
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Desmond Manny
About this listen
Discover the captivating history of Russia!
Russia, or the Russian Federation, as it is officially known, is the world’s largest country and covers almost a sixth of the global landmass. The country is often associated with harsh climates and autocratic government. The shadow of communism and the Cold War continues to influence global attitudes toward Russia.
This new Captivating History audiobook serves as an overview of Russian history over the span of more than a millennium, from the foundation of the Russian state by the Viking Prince Rurik in AD 862 until the collapse of the Soviet Union at the end of 1991.
In Russian History: A Captivating Guide to the History of Russia, Including Events Such as the Mongol Invasion, the Napoleonic Invasion, Reforms of Peter the Great, the Fall of the Soviet Union, and More, you will discover topics such as:
- The foundation of Rus
- The Christianization of Rus
- The fragmentation and subjugation of Rus
- The rise of Muscovy
- Overthrowing the Tatar yoke
- Gathering the Russian lands
- The birth of a dynasty
- The road to reform
- Imperial majesty
- Enlightened despotism
- Reform and reaction
- War and revolution
- Terror and upheaval
- The Great Patriotic War
- Cold War
- Reform and collapse
- And much, much more!
So, listen to this audiobook now if you want to discover more about the startling history of Russia!
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- Bob Stevenson
- 25-01-2024
tidy and clear narrative
all good. helped hugely in understanding the current (dreadful) situation with the Ukraine. Most of us in the West don't have a clue about the passions that exist in Russia and why.
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- Jordan M
- 28-04-2023
Good read
A high quality, well-orated introduction into Russian history. Definitely worth the credit for those keen to get an overview on the subject.
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- SW TUBBS
- 20-08-2019
A Stepping Stone
This short overview is a good introduction to Russian history and can be used as a stepping stone for deeper reading.
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