Russia Engages the World, 1453-1825

mounted at The New York Public Library in the fall of 2003, to celebrate the tercentenary of St. Petersburg.

About the author

Cynthia Hyla Whittaker is Professor of History at Baruch College and the Graduate Center of the City University of New York.

Summary

This elegant new book created by a team of leading historians in collaboration with The New York Public Library traces Russia’s development from an insular, medieval, liturgical realm centered on Old Muscovy, into a modern, secular, world power embodied in cosmopolitan St. Petersburg.

Product details

• Authors: Cynthia Hyla Whittaker
• Assisted by: Cynthia Hyla Whittaker (Editor), Whittaker Cynthia Hyla (Editor)
• Publisher: University Presses
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 03.10.2003
• EAN: 9780674012783
• ISBN: 978-0-674-01278-3
• Dimensions: 216 mm x 279 mm x 19 mm
• Weight: 962 g
• Illustrations: 69 color illustrations, 69 halftones
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories; Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900, Russia, European History, HISTORY / Europe / General, 19th century, c 1800 to c 1899, 18th century, c 1700 to c 1799, 17th century, c 1600 to c 1699, Early modern history: c 1450/1500 to c 1700, 16th century, c 1500 to c 1599, Modern Period, C 1500 Onwards, HISTORY / Russia / General, HISTORY / Russia / Imperial