Description
Discover the monumental novel that is a panoramic glimpse into Russia's intricate history. This BRAND NEW A-format paperback edition (ISBN: 9780099635208) from RANDOM HOUSE UK captures the essence of a land steeped in contradiction and complexity. Published in 1998, this remarkable 1024-page saga weaves the lives of four families against the backdrop of Russia's vast historical landscape.
Through the eyes of serf and master, Cossack and tsar, priest and Jew, you will journey through centuries of rich tradition and turmoil, experiencing a vivid portrayal of Russian culture. Set in a little town east of Moscow, Edward Rutherfurd's masterful storytelling reveals the heart and soul of a nation that is both bleak and exotic, brutal yet romantic. Experience the dramatic narratives from the dawn of Russia, the Tatar invasions, and the reigns of Ivan the Terrible, Peter, and Catherine.
This sweeping family saga encapsulates the era's grandeur and its challenges, from the moments leading to War and Peace to the upheaval of the Revolution and the extraordinary events shaping the modern era. Ideal for history enthusiasts and fans of epic storytelling, this novel will not only capture your imagination but also enrich your understanding of Russia's past.
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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780099635208
Format: A-format paperback
Year: 1998
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE UK
Pages: 1024
Description:
Panoramic, sweeping, monumental, haunting- a story of four families which spans the centuries of Russia.
In this vast and gorgeous tapestry of a novel, serf and master, Cossack and tsar, priest and Jew are brought together in a family saga which unrolls through centuries of history to reveal that most impenetrable and mysterious of lands - Russia. Through the life of a little town east of Moscow in the Russian heartland, Edward Rutherfurd creates a sweeping family saga from the baffling contradictions of Russia's culture and her peoples - bleak yet exotic, brutal but romantic, land of ritual yet riddled with superstitious fears. From Russia's dawn and the cruel Tatar invasions to Ivan the Terrible and the wild Cossacks, from Peter, Catherine and the days of War and Peace to the drama of the Revolution and the extraordinary events of today - here is Russia's story in a spellbinding novel - history recreated with breathtaking detail and passion.
Through the eyes of serf and master, Cossack and tsar, priest and Jew, you will journey through centuries of rich tradition and turmoil, experiencing a vivid portrayal of Russian culture. Set in a little town east of Moscow, Edward Rutherfurd's masterful storytelling reveals the heart and soul of a nation that is both bleak and exotic, brutal yet romantic. Experience the dramatic narratives from the dawn of Russia, the Tatar invasions, and the reigns of Ivan the Terrible, Peter, and Catherine.
This sweeping family saga encapsulates the era's grandeur and its challenges, from the moments leading to War and Peace to the upheaval of the Revolution and the extraordinary events shaping the modern era. Ideal for history enthusiasts and fans of epic storytelling, this novel will not only capture your imagination but also enrich your understanding of Russia's past.
Happy reading!
For your convenience, we offer fast shipping options to ensure your brand new book arrives quickly. Immerse yourself in this spellbinding tale of resilience, culture, and history today.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780099635208
Format: A-format paperback
Year: 1998
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE UK
Pages: 1024
Description:
Panoramic, sweeping, monumental, haunting- a story of four families which spans the centuries of Russia.
In this vast and gorgeous tapestry of a novel, serf and master, Cossack and tsar, priest and Jew are brought together in a family saga which unrolls through centuries of history to reveal that most impenetrable and mysterious of lands - Russia. Through the life of a little town east of Moscow in the Russian heartland, Edward Rutherfurd creates a sweeping family saga from the baffling contradictions of Russia's culture and her peoples - bleak yet exotic, brutal but romantic, land of ritual yet riddled with superstitious fears. From Russia's dawn and the cruel Tatar invasions to Ivan the Terrible and the wild Cossacks, from Peter, Catherine and the days of War and Peace to the drama of the Revolution and the extraordinary events of today - here is Russia's story in a spellbinding novel - history recreated with breathtaking detail and passion.