This revised edition is a concise; yet comprehensive narrative of the history of Russia from the reign of Vladimir I the Saint; through to the reign of Ivan IV the Terrible. Supplementing the original edition with results of recently published scholarship as well as her own research; Janet Martin emphasizes the dynamics of Russia's political evolution from the loose federation of principalities known as Kievan Rus' through the era of Mongol domination to the development of the Muscovite state. Her analyses of the ruling dynasty; of economic influences on political development; and her explorations of society; foreign relations; religion; and culture provide a basis for understanding the transformations of the lands of Rus'. Her lines of argument are clear and coherent; her conclusions and interpretations are provocative. The result is an informative; accessible; up-to-date account that will be of interest to both students and specialists of early Rus'.
#1264246 in Books Cambridge University Press 1997-10-13Ingredients: Example IngredientsOriginal language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.98 x .71 x 5.98l; 1.05 #File Name: 0521598605308 pages
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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful. required for classBy talaI had to read this book for my History class and found it interesting; despite the fact that it was required and I had to make a paper about it. I have absolutely no previous knowledge of U.S. History because I'm not from this country but I learned alot about slavery in America and actually understood it pretty well from reading this book. The book is not entirely about Gabriel's rebellion. Rather; it takes a more wholistic approach and actually puts together the identity; or how black slaves in Richmond; Virginia; thought of themselves and why they participated; or did not participate; in Gabriel's rebellion. In addition to this; the book reflects the experiences; beliefs and culture of the slaves in Richmond as well as the influences of other rebellions of that time to Gabriel's rebellion.8 of 9 people found the following review helpful. Wonderful tool for teaching about slave resistence.By A CustomerThis book is a great tool for teaching about slave resistence in the antebellum South. Sidbury gives a detailed description of the plans and strategies used by Gabriel Prosser; and how the whites of the South reacted to the threat of rebellion. This book outlines the process of how African Americans resist racism and the institution of slavery. I used the book in one of my college classes; and it shed a lot of light on a subject that is rarely touched upon in secondary schools. It is a wonderful tool for teaching about slave resistence the United States and a great read for anyone who is interested in the subeject of slavery and slave resistence; especially from an Afro American point of view.0 of 7 people found the following review helpful. Slavery in Richmond; VirginiaBy Kelly BowlesThis book was more interesting because my 4th and 5th Great-Grandfathers are mentioned in the book.Elijah Bowles and Claiborne Bowles
