{"product_id":"the-icon-and-axe-james-billington-9780394708461","title":"The Icon and Axe: An Interpretative History of Russian Culture","description":"\"A sweeping, intricate description of Russian cultural history, spanning the pre-Romanov era through six centuries to the reign of Joseph Stalin. Flowing with ease through time and topic -- from art to music, literature, philosophy, mythology and more -- the book provides readers with an alluring portrayal of Russia's proud heritage. Its impressive scope and lasting insights have made it a foundational text in Russian studies. In fact, it was this book, more than any other, that captured my imagination and propelled me toward the study of Russia and the Soviet Union.\" --Condoleezza Rice, \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"A rich and readable introduction to the whole sweep of Russian cultural and intellectual history from Kievan times to the post-Khruschev era.\" -\u003ci\u003e \u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIncludes Illustrations, references, index.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e James Billington\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0394708466\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780394708461\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Vintage\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/12\/1970\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 880\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.35lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.20w x 1.50d","brand":"James Billington","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43946588766463,"sku":"9780394708461","price":26.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/products\/img_b0820a9c-f749-42fa-98dc-8338fbaf9d37.jpg?v=1681514007","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-icon-and-axe-james-billington-9780394708461","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}