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#2078 in Books James Billington 1970-12-12 1970-12-12Ingredients: Example IngredientsOriginal language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.00 x 1.50 x 5.10l; 1.35 #File Name: 0394708466880 pagesThe Icon and the Axe An Interpretive History of Russian Culture
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. GreatBy Gerald R. NorthMy second read. First more than thirty years ago. Great Book2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Great ChoiceBy Jessica JonesThis book is easier to understand and more enjoyable than other books on similar topics. (I am only half the way through). I would buy this book again.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. I thought it was an interesting and erudite treatment of a subject not easy to researchBy L. KeaneIt is called an interpretive history; so I guess some of the impressions formed by the author are understandable on that basis -- he's not calling those impressions facts. Other than that; I thought it was an interesting and erudite treatment of a subject not easy to research.
