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Scenarios of Power: Myth and Ceremony in the Russian Monarchy ABRIDGED
by Richard S. Wortman

491pages

Published: 2006

Genre: Non-fiction

Publisher: Princeton University Press

Languages: English

ISBN Hardcover: No hardcover edition available

ISBN Softcover: 0691123748

Print Status: in print

Scenarios of Power: Myth and Ceremony in the Russian Monarchy ABRIDGED

description:

An abridged version of the two-volume Scenarios of Power, covering Peter the Great to Nicholas II.

unique features:

A more affordable, though less detailed, alternative to the original publication.

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A good compromise for those with a small budget and a wide interest!

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