The History of Russia: Seventh Revised Edition (Meridian) [Mass Market Paperback]

John T. Lawrence (Author)

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 18 and up
  
• Mass Market Paperback: 368 pages
• Publisher: Plume; Revised edition (January 1, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0452010845
• ISBN-13: 978-0452010840
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.3 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #975,087 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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47 of 50 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book to form a basis for further reading, November 29, 1998

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This review is from: The History of Russia: Seventh Revised Edition (Meridian) (Mass Market Paperback)

John Lawrence's book provides a solid basis of information concerning the origin of Russia and the formation of her various governments. Information pertaining to more recent political events is not included, as the last publication date is 1993. Lawrence's book is handy and concise. It gives an overall picture of Russian cultural and political maturation, starting with the Viking explorers. Lawrence's book does not get bogged down in detail. The biographical bits regarding Russian leaders are just enough to inspire interest without detracting too much from the flow of the book as a whole. He chronicles the difficult relationship between the church and various governments throughout the country's existence. He simplifies Russian policitics, while providing a picture of the Russian mindset. This is a great jumping-off point for someone who wants to gain a general timeline of Russian leaders and events. Build your knowledge of Russian history by beginning here.

29 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Survey....or start, September 5, 2001

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Suzanne E. Anderson "Author of Mrs. Tuesday's... (United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The History of Russia: Seventh Revised Edition (Meridian) (Mass Market Paperback)

If this is the 7th Edition, the Author must be doing something right, or there simply aren't a whole lot of other books that present a broad historical chronicle of Russia. I suspect both are true.

I recommend this book to history buffs and people like myself, Russian literature enthusiasts who want to put their favorite novels in an historical context. For this, the Author has done a wonderful job of tackling a huge timeline and doing so in language that is accessible and at turns even humorous.

I'd recommend this book as a start, a primer....a jumping off point for more indepth study!

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars The History of Russia, January 2, 2012

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James Killgo - See all my reviews

This review is from: The History of Russia: Seventh Revised Edition (Meridian) (Mass Market Paperback)

I used this for a course in Russia history up to the 1800's. I did not like it. Lawrence is dry and very old English. The information is brief, if anything. Please, do yourself a favor, don't buy this, just use Wikipedia. Much better, much more informed.