Russia At The Close Of The Sixteenth Century: Comprising, The Treatise Of The Russe Common Wealth And The Travels Of Sir Jerome Horsey (1856) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781437277821)

Russia At The Close Of The Sixteenth Century: Comprising, The Treatise Of The Russe Common Wealth And The Travels Of Sir Jerome Horsey (1856) is a historical book written by Giles Fletcher. The book provides a detailed account of Russia during the late sixteenth century, including the political and social structures of the country. It consists of two parts: the first part is a translation of the treatise of the Russe Common Wealth, which was written by Giles Fletcher's father, Richard Fletcher, and provides an in-depth analysis of the Russian state and its institutions. The second part of the book is a travelogue written by Sir Jerome Horsey, an English diplomat who visited Russia during the same period. In this section, Horsey provides a fascinating account of his experiences and observations during his travels through the country. The book is an important historical document that sheds light on the political, social, and cultural realities of Russia during the late sixteenth century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Russian history and culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Giles Fletcher,Jerome Horsey
ISBN-10: 1437277829
ISBN-13: 9781437277821
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 10/27/2008
Pages: 544
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.12lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.38d