The Russian Empire - Samuel Bagster Boulton - Bog

The Russian Empire: Its Origin And Development (1882) is a historical book written by Samuel Bagster Boulton. The book provides a comprehensive account of the origin and development of the Russian Empire from its earliest days to the late 19th century. Boulton explores the various factors that contributed to the rise of the Russian Empire, including its geography, political structure, and military prowess. He also delves into the cultural and social aspects of the empire, including its religion, literature, and art.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a particular aspect of the empire's history. Boulton begins by describing the early history of Russia, including its founding by the Varangians and the subsequent development of the Kievan Rus. He then moves on to discuss the Mongol invasion of Russia and the subsequent rise of the Muscovite state.Boulton also explores the reigns of Peter the Great and Catherine the Great, two of the most important rulers in Russian history. He examines their policies and reforms, which helped to modernize the country and make it a major European power.Throughout the book, Boulton provides detailed descriptions of key events and figures in Russian history, including Ivan the Terrible, the Time of Troubles, and the Decembrist revolt. He also discusses the impact of Russia's expansion into Siberia and the Far East, as well as its involvement in wars with Sweden, Poland, and other European powers.Overall, The Russian Empire: Its Origin And Development (1882) is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Russia and its empire. Boulton's detailed analysis and engaging writing style make this book a must-read for scholars, students, and general readers alike.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.