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"The Russian Empire rises in the Ukraine with Kiev as the capitol. The Empire spreads North and to the East, but is crushed from 1240 to 1450 under the Mongols. Russia finally throws off the yoke, and about once a century has a powerful ruler--Ivan the Terrible, Peter the Great, Catherine the Great. The Communists take over, fight back the German invasion of W.W.II, but must finally concede to capitalism and democracy."
Mike, Resident Scholar
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Ratings are on a 1-10 scale (Low to High)
Kind Of History
Time of history:
- 20th century
- 19th century
- 18th century
- 17th century
- 1000-1600 AD
- 0-1000 AD
History of a people?
Yes
Nationality?
- Russia
Specific war?
- World War I
Largely political history?
Yes
Subjects of this Historical Account
From a certain profession/group?
- land soldiers
- Nobility/Royalty
Main Adversary
- Prince/Nobleman/King
How much of work is main antagonist actually present in:
- an average amount
Nationality?
- Other Asian
Ethnicity? (if plays big part)
- White/European
Is the portrayal sympathetic?
- Sympathetic
- Somewhat Sympathetic
Setting
Europe
Yes
European country:
- Russia
Asia/Pacific
Yes
Asian country:
- Russia
If applicable, liberal/conservative?
- Historian is moderately liberal
Style
How much gore?
- 1 ()
How fast-paced is the book?
- 1 ()
Accounts of torture and death?
- generic/vague references to death/punishment
Book makes you feel...
- thoughtful
How much focus on stories of individuals?
- Focuses on brief history of a lot of players
How much romance?
- 1 ()
Is book humorous?
Yes
If humorous, kind of humor
- eccentric personalities
- Dry-cynical
Minor characters feature lots of:
- politicians
Is this a kid's book?
- Ages 16-Adult
Pictures/Illustrations?
- A significant amount
Maps necessary?
- Necessary maps provided
Length of book
- 450 pages+
How much emphasis on small details?
- 1 ()
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