The Icon and Axe
An Interpretative History of Russian Culture
- Paperback
880 pages
- Release Date
12 December 1970
Summary
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.
“A rich and readable introduction to the whole sweep of Russi…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780394708461 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0394708466 |
| Author: | James Billington |
| Publisher: | Random House USA Inc |
| Imprint: | Random House USA Inc |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 880 |
| Release Date: | 12 December 1970 |
| Weight: | 595g |
| Dimensions: | 201mm x 130mm x 38mm |
| Series: | Vintage |
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“This is indeed a very important book; I should like to see The Icon and the Axe reach not only the two or three thousand specialists who comprise the natural audience for such a book, but also the much wider select circle of those who, say, both bought and actually read Doctor Zhivago.” –The New York Times
“I cannot begin to touch on the riches of this book. It is packed with detail without being dry, vivd without being ‘colorful,’ and wide-randing without crying up special theories.” –Elizabeth Janeway, Books Today
About The Author
James Billington
Billington is one of the world’s leading experts in Russian art, history and culture and a policy advisor to several Presidential administrations.
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