History of Russia Volume 1 by Alphonse de Lamartine - Digital Edition

The first volume of Alphonse de Lamartine's monumental history of Russia, tracing the origins and early development of the Russian Empire from ancient times to the medieval period.

This comprehensive work explores:

• The origins of the Slavic peoples and early Russian tribes
• The founding of Kievan Rus and its cultural significance
• The Mongol invasion and the Tatar Yoke period
• The rise of Muscovy and the emergence of Russian identity
• Early rulers and the consolidation of Russian territories
• Religious, cultural, and political foundations of the Russian state

Renowned French poet and historian Alphonse de Lamartine combines literary elegance with rigorous historical scholarship in this sweeping narrative. His vivid prose brings to life the dramatic story of Russia's transformation from scattered principalities to a unified empire.

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