The Empire of Russia: From the Remotest Periods to the Present Time

Abbott provides a comprehensive overview of Russia's history covering key periods such as the early Slavic tribes the establishment of Kievan Rus' the Mongol invasion the rise of the Moscow principality and the reigns of notable rulers like Ivan the Terrible Peter the Great and Catherine the Great. The book delves into the political social and military transformations that shaped Russia's imperial expansion as well as its interactions with neighboring countries and empires.While Abbott's narrative style is engaging it's important to note that his work reflects the perspectives of 19th-century historians with a focus on dramatic storytelling and moral lessons rather than the more nuanced and objective analysis found in modern historical scholarship.This book remains an accessible and vivid introduction to the history of the Russian Empire offering readers a window into the events and figures that shaped one of the world's largest and most powerful nations.