The Icon and the Axe: An Interpretive History of Russian Culture

The Icon and the Axe: An Interpretive History of Russian Culture

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The Icon and the Axe: An Interpretive History of Russian Culture

The Icon and the Axe: An Interpretive History of Russian Culture

Written by James H. Billington
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"A rich and readable introduction to the whole sweep of Russian cultural and intellectual history from Kievan times to the post-Khruschev era." --Library Journal.Complete with Illustrations, references and 32 pages of index, this is an exhaustive history of Russia and its peoples.

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Pages 786
Language Eng
Publisher Vintage Books
Published 1966
ISBN 565500
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James H. Billington is the author of several novels. Originally from the East Coast, they now live in the Midwest with family. In addition to writing, James H. Billington enjoys gardening, cooking, and reading way past bedtime. Their work often explores the complexities of everyday life and human relationships.

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