{"product_id":"history-of-russia-sarah-lambert-9798182253246","title":"History of Russia: From Kievan Rus to Putin Through 1,500 Years of Empires, Wars, and Revolution","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRussia was invaded, divided, burned, conquered, revolutionized, and nearly destroyed countless times. Yet it never disappeared.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat you're about to discover will change how you see one of the most powerful and misunderstood nations in history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom scattered Slavic tribes living among dense forests and winding rivers to a global superpower armed with nuclear weapons, \u003ci\u003eHistory of Russia\u003c\/i\u003e traces an extraordinary journey spanning fifteen centuries of triumph, tragedy, ambition, and survival.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFew people know that the foundations of modern Russia were shaped not only by kings and emperors, but also by Viking adventurers, Mongol conquerors, religious transformations, devastating invasions, and revolutions that shook the world. The hidden truth behind Russia's rise lies in the repeated cycles of collapse and recovery that forged a nation unlike any other.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInside this book, you will discover: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- The origins of Kievan Rus and the birth of Russian civilization\u003cbr\u003e- How Mongol domination transformed the future of Russia\u003cbr\u003e- The rise of Moscow from a minor town to the center of power\u003cbr\u003e- Ivan the Terrible, the first Tsar, and the creation of a stronger state\u003cbr\u003e- Peter the Great's dramatic effort to modernize an empire\u003cbr\u003e- Catherine the Great and the expansion of Russian influence\u003cbr\u003e- Napoleon's disastrous invasion and Russia's emergence as a European giant\u003cbr\u003e- The fall of the Romanovs and the revolutions that changed history\u003cbr\u003e- Stalin's transformation of the Soviet Union and the immense human cost\u003cbr\u003e- The battles that defeated Hitler and elevated Russia to superpower status\u003cbr\u003e- The Cold War, nuclear rivalry, and the collapse of the Soviet Union\u003cbr\u003e- The rise of Vladimir Putin and Russia's place in the twenty-first century\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book matters because the story of Russia continues to shape global politics, international relations, and world events today. Understanding its past provides valuable insight into its present and future.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a history enthusiast, student, researcher, or simply curious about the forces that shaped one of the world's most influential nations, this book offers a clear, engaging, and richly detailed journey through the people, events, and turning points that defined Russia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen headlines raise questions about Russia's actions, ambitions, and identity, the answers often lie deep within its history. This book helps connect those dots through an accessible and compelling narrative.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eReady to uncover the forces that built, tested, and transformed Russia across fifteen centuries?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGet your copy today and begin an unforgettable journey through one of history's most fascinating civilizations.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Sarah Lambert\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798182253246\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/19\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 144\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.40lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.36d","brand":"Sarah Lambert","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49084246720767,"sku":"9798182253246","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/history-of-russia-sarah-lambert-9798182253246","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}