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Ivan the Terrible

jules koslow

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Description:"the main facts about the lifge of Ivan IV (1530-1584) the first Russian Tsar, are well known, but such is their nature that they can never fail to intrigue even those most intimately familiar with them. Mr. Koslow's study - none the less respectable for being a popular history - portrays a savage, ruthless man, given to few tender moments, except in the brief period of his first marriage, but always ready publicly to chastise himself and bemoan his own character.Part of the interest in this book by an author who is something of an authority on the Soviet Union lies in the parallels he draws between Russia then and now - the comparison with Stalin is almost irresistible - but he does not seek to judge Ivan except in the context of the sixteenth century and the mainstream of Russian historyThis is a fascinatingly exciting account of the strange career of a truly remarkable character, one of the most horrible monsters who ever ruled over a great people, yet a man of substantial achievement and ability, and a statesman of unusual foresight"We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Ivan the Terrible. To get started finding Ivan the Terrible, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Publisher: W.H. Allen

Release: 1961

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Description: "the main facts about the lifge of Ivan IV (1530-1584) the first Russian Tsar, are well known, but such is their nature that they can never fail to intrigue even those most intimately familiar with them. Mr. Koslow's study - none the less respectable for being a popular history - portrays a savage, ruthless man, given to few tender moments, except in the brief period of his first marriage, but always ready publicly to chastise himself and bemoan his own character.Part of the interest in this book by an author who is something of an authority on the Soviet Union lies in the parallels he draws between Russia then and now - the comparison with Stalin is almost irresistible - but he does not seek to judge Ivan except in the context of the sixteenth century and the mainstream of Russian historyThis is a fascinatingly exciting account of the strange career of a truly remarkable character, one of the most horrible monsters who ever ruled over a great people, yet a man of substantial achievement and ability, and a statesman of unusual foresight"We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Ivan the Terrible. To get started finding Ivan the Terrible, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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