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Empire of the Czar by Marquis De Custine (1989, Hardcover)

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"Empire of the Czar: A Journey Through Eternal Russia" by Astolphe de Custine is a detailed travelogue documenting his observations and experiences in Russia during the early 19th century. Custine's narrative offers a critical and often candid perspective on the autocratic rule of Czar Nicholas I, the social hierarchy, and the lives of ordinary Russians. Through vivid descriptions and personal anecdotes, he portrays a country struggling with political oppression, a rigid class structure, and the stark contrasts between the splendor of the Russian nobility and the harsh realities faced by the peasantry. Custine's work provides valuable historical insights into the complexities and contradictions of Russian society during this period.

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Product Identifiers

PublisherDoubleday Religious Publishing Group, T.H.E.

ISBN-100385249586

ISBN-139780385249584

eBay Product ID (ePID)399965

Product Key Features

Original LanguageFrench

Book TitleEmpire of the Czar

Number of Pages672 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicRussia

Publication Year1989

GenreTravel, Non-Classifiable

AuthorMarquis De Custine

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Weight38.1 Oz

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN88-023620

Dewey Edition19

Dewey Decimal947/.07

SynopsisA major historical and political book in its 150th anniversary year. The Marquis de Custine's insights into mid-19th-century Russia offer a deeper understanding of contemporary Soviet society and show what can and cannot be expected from the empire of the czar. 25 photos.

LC Classification NumberDK25.C9713 1989