Read Karamzin's Memoir on Ancient and Modern Russia: A Translation and Analysis (Ann Arbor Paperbacks For The Study Of Russian And Soviet History And Politics)

Karamzin's Memoir on Ancient and Modern Russia: A Translation and Analysis (Ann Arbor Paperbacks For The Study Of Russian And Soviet History And Politics)

Richard Pipes

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Description:Russian history was typically studied through liberal or socialist lenses until Richard Pipes first published his translation of Karamzin's Memoir. Almost fifty years later, it is still the only English-language edition of this classic work. Still fresh and readable today, the Memoir-in which Alexander I's state historian elaborates his arguments for a strong Russian state-remains the most accessible introduction to the conservatism of Russia's ancien regime. This annotated translation is a "faithful rendition of the letter and spirit of the original," which not only introduces readers to the sweep of Karamzin's ideas, but also weaves together a fascinating version of Russia's rich history. With a new foreword by Richard Pipes, Karamzin's Memoir on Ancient and Modern Russia is a touchstone for anyone interested in Russia's fascinating and turbulent past.Richard Pipes is Baird Professor of History at Harvard University.Nikolai M. Karamzin (1766-1826) was a Russian historian, poet, and journalist. He was appointed court historian by Tsar Alexander I.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Karamzin's Memoir on Ancient and Modern Russia: A Translation and Analysis (Ann Arbor Paperbacks For The Study Of Russian And Soviet History And Politics). To get started finding Karamzin's Memoir on Ancient and Modern Russia: A Translation and Analysis (Ann Arbor Paperbacks For The Study Of Russian And Soviet History And Politics), you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Description: Russian history was typically studied through liberal or socialist lenses until Richard Pipes first published his translation of Karamzin's Memoir. Almost fifty years later, it is still the only English-language edition of this classic work. Still fresh and readable today, the Memoir-in which Alexander I's state historian elaborates his arguments for a strong Russian state-remains the most accessible introduction to the conservatism of Russia's ancien regime. This annotated translation is a "faithful rendition of the letter and spirit of the original," which not only introduces readers to the sweep of Karamzin's ideas, but also weaves together a fascinating version of Russia's rich history. With a new foreword by Richard Pipes, Karamzin's Memoir on Ancient and Modern Russia is a touchstone for anyone interested in Russia's fascinating and turbulent past.Richard Pipes is Baird Professor of History at Harvard University.Nikolai M. Karamzin (1766-1826) was a Russian historian, poet, and journalist. He was appointed court historian by Tsar Alexander I.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Karamzin's Memoir on Ancient and Modern Russia: A Translation and Analysis (Ann Arbor Paperbacks For The Study Of Russian And Soviet History And Politics). To get started finding Karamzin's Memoir on Ancient and Modern Russia: A Translation and Analysis (Ann Arbor Paperbacks For The Study Of Russian And Soviet History And Politics), you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Karamzin's Memoir on Ancient and Modern Russia: A Translation and Analysis (Ann Arbor Paperbacks For The Study Of Russian And Soviet History And Politics)

Karamzin's Memoir on Ancient and Modern Russia: A Translation and Analysis (Ann Arbor Paperbacks For The Study Of Russian And Soviet History And Politics)

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