RUSSKA PDF, EPUB, EBOOK Edward Rutherfurd | 1024 pages | 04 Jun 1998 | Cornerstone | 9780099635208 | English | London, United Kingdom Russka PDF Book Yet, as always. Besides telling an engrossing story If Russia's guiding force is not religion, then her people will be listless. I barely kn One of the best books I have ever read in my life. Feb 21, Ben Denison rated it really liked it. Despite its incredible length seriously its so damn long , I enjoyed the reading experience. Add to Wishlist. Napoleon sought to conquer Russia, the Crimean War and the beginnings of Communist thought. I recommend this book to anyone who wants to learn about this enigmatic and mysterious country. Modern times begin with the wild, romantic story of the Cossacks , the conflict between the indomitable westernizer, Peter the Great , and the religious Old Believers who burn themselves alive rather than enter the europeanised world of St Petersburg. This is a typical Rutherfurd book in that it spans many centuries following the same families. I finally got to the Ivan the Terrible chapter - which most reviewers agreed was when the story finally picked up and made the previous chapters worth plodding though. This was a glorified history lesson, and while I would absolutely still recommend a Rutherfurd novel, it just wouldn't be this one. Sort order. For instance, we're told that one character is "shrewd," and everything he says is said "shrewdly"; also, Rutherfurd has a tendency to interpret events and make announcements like, "What happened next was her fault. Power of the Witch. Quotes from Russka: The Novel Using a narrative which sweeps through centuries, it becomes easier to understand how communism was a logical next step when it happened. I remember being charmed with the characters and style of Rutherfurd's The Princes of Ireland , The Rebels of Ireland , and Sarum: The Novel of England , as well as awed by the scope Rutherfurd was able to cover so wonderfully about the history of these places through a web of interconnected families. Excerpted by permission of Random House Publishing Group. The church is the key. The next few chapters are largely about religious strife between their Polish Catholic rivals and Orthodox Russians. Galen Beckett weaves a dazzling spell of adventure and suspense in an evocative world of high magick and genteel society—a world where one young woman discovers that her modest life is far more extraordinary than she ever imagined. Russka Writer The young woman you thought you were following closely is suddenly an old woman, mentioned only in passing, and it's hard to figure out where she fits on the family tree. RUSSKA is a mighty novel that spans 1, years of Russia's history, people, politics and culture from the ancient wandering tribes on the great Eurasian plain to the present day. Members save with free shipping everyday! With the risk of sounding like an old, broken record to those who follow my reviews and have read my commentaries on Rutherfurd's books, I must say for the millionth time that he creates people that live right in front of our eyes. For such a pivotal point in Russian history, it is not a great chapter and I would have preferred to see some of these events rather than merely having characters discuss them my major complaint about The Forest. Russka RUSSKA is a mighty novel that spans 1, years of Russia's history, people, politics and culture from the ancient wandering tribes on the great Eurasian plain to the present day. What is clear is that revolution had a few false starts in this period, various uprisings within Ukraine and Russia from various factions that were suppressed or petered out and finally find success in the fateful Original Title. Retrieve credentials. Also these large books makes for a very long audio of 40 hours. Boston, Written in a way that is accessible, enjoyable and well researched historically. And many, many hundreds of years later we find ourselves going through the revolution. The Russian Plain also extends southward through the Azov-Caspian isthmus in the North Caucasus region to the foot of the Caucasus Mountains, the crest line of which forms the boundary between Russia and the Transcaucasian states of Georgia and Azerbaijan; just inside this border is Mount Elbrus , which at 18, feet 5, metres is the highest point in Russia. Besides telling an engrossing story Also b. There are enough well written plots here for five excellent books, but because of the gigantic goal the end result is gigantic but imperfect. Britannica Quiz. Showing You know the saying: There's no time like the present He uses some langua Somewhere between a 3 and 3. It's the fictional look at life in the previous years that draws you in and makes you pity Paul Bobrov, Sergei Romanov and Ludmilla Suvorin - our last generation of characters - for what they don't even know they've lost. Other Editions But nonsensical mistakes and unrealistic details in the last chapter of the book devoted to the Soviet and post Soviet times made it impossible for me to give it more than two stars -- "it was OK" A few examples: 1 "how nice, for the first time there will be no military parade on May day" -- there has never been a military parade on May day May 1st. From before the Middle Ages to the XXth century! Lists with This Book. Small river valleys are sharply incised into these uplands, whereas the major rivers cross the lowlands in broad, shallow floodplains. I haven't found this the case at all - as long as you have an interest in the world around you I think that you can enjoy all of Rutherfurd's books. And I avo Russia is a country far too infrequently written about by Western novelists, but with Russka, Edward Rutherfurd helps remedy that lack. So, onto the next mammoth book by Edward Rutherfurd who is known - perhaps uniquely - for creating a story around the history of a place and populating it with characters and their descendants as we move through history's most memorable events. This seems to be due partly to historical gender roles and partly to Rutherfurd's lack of interest in other aspects of women's lives also evident in the dearth of women: the family tree listing nearly every relevant fictional character in the book includes 55 named male characters, and only 20 females. The love affair between Alex and Henry is intense and romantic, made all the more so by the inclusion of their poetic emails that manage to be both funny and steamy. And although the book is light on action despite Russia's numerous wars, at times it's still hard to put down. See also Union of Soviet Socialist Republics. Nor are those characters are particularly likeable. Napoleon sought to conquer Russia, the Crimean War and the beginnings of Communist thought. Open Preview See a Problem? Happy reading. We also see the end of the empire and the first stirrings of revolutionary thought from the s. I won't be put off by this book though, and am looking forward to reading his new one, New York. Average rating 4. But there is no cohesive story. We spend so much time with the fictional male characters and yet so little comparatively with their female counterparts. The era when everything flourished under the reign of Catherine the Great. There are so many reviews of the thing I find I don't have that much to say about it, these are a few things I was wondering as I read. It seems that this church actually demanded illiteracy as a way of insulating its minions against the effects of Roman Catholicism and western culture. It's great and I would read it again as I have read Sarum a few times. Russka Reviews For the record, I think the first decision was a good call, since few authors can make prehistory compelling, but really, how can you write a page book about Russian history and give the entire Soviet period only 6? And everything, it suddenly appeared to Ivanushka, everything was necessary. Using a narrative which sweeps through centuries, it becomes easier to understand how communism was a logical next step when it happened. This is how the Mongols or Tatars are able to conquer the country in these years in the thirteenth century. Sometimes, there is not much to laugh about! Sorry, Grandma. Well, they are going through it, I'm certainly glad I wasn't around for the thing. Chapter 8, pgs. The early stories had more of a feeling of folk tales or fables - which seems an appropriate way to present a period prior to written history. Need Help? But someday I really do need to tackle these monstrous tomes of teeny typeface. Thank you, Mr. I like Edward Rutherfurd books just in case I haven't mentioned before. The novel manages - commendably - to capture and convey the vastness of Mother Russia, her history and her potential. Rutherfurd believes in adding color and adventure to facts that are exhaustively researched, making history palatable if not delicious. Those of us who had the good fortune to visit that beautiful country will be able to understand the heart of this book even better. Some incredibly memorable scenes. Where is the capital of the European Union located? Chapters 9 , pgs. View the Study Pack. Refresh and try again. The story of the country is told in how it affects our two families, their immediate circle and the towns of Russka.