Russian Imperialism and the Medieval Past |
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| Author:
| Foletti, Ivan |
| Series title: | Past Imperfect Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-80270-176-0 |
| Publication Date: | May 2024 |
| Publisher: | Arc Humanities Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $19.95 |
Book Description:
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The story of Russian imperialism has deep historical roots, and this book shows how Byzantium, the most powerful medieval and Christian empire, is repeatedly presented in Russian history as the source of the empire's imperial legitimacy.
The story of Russian imperialism has deep historical roots, and this book shows how Byzantium, the most powerful medieval and Christian empire, is repeatedly presented in Russian history as the source of the empire's imperial legitimacy.