Have Personality Disorder, Will Rule Russia: A Pocket Guide to Russian History
Nonfiction, Travel, Europe, Russia & Former Soviet Republics, History, Revolutionary, Asian, Russia
| Author: | Jennifer Eremeeva | ISBN: | 9781393965886 |
| Publisher: | Jennifer Eremeeva | Publication: | July 23, 2019 |
| Imprint: | Language: | English |
| Author: | Jennifer Eremeeva |
| ISBN: | 9781393965886 |
| Publisher: | Jennifer Eremeeva |
| Publication: | July 23, 2019 |
| Imprint: | |
| Language: | English |
"Russia's colorful history**," suggests American writer and Russian historian, Jennifer Eremeeva, "should ideally be experienced on a huge, 3D IMAX screen, with the surround sound booming and a jumbo bucket of popcorn in your lap."**
In Have Personality Disorder, Will Rule Russia: A Pocket Guide to Russian History, Eremeeva distills thirteen centuries of Russia's complex history into entertaining chapters that guide the reader effortlessly from the emerging Russian state in the ninth century through the aftermath of the 2014 Annexation of Crimea.
This is the perfect primer for those embarking on a visit to Russia or an exploration of the country's rich literature and culture. The updated third edition includes access to extensive companion web pages, reading lists, and sightseeing suggestions to enhance readers' exploration of the world's largest country.
Praise for Have Personality Disorder, Will Rule Russiafrom readers:
"After reading the book, I had a greater understanding and appreciation for the places and sights I saw and learned about on my trip."
*"This is a great brief history of Russia! I was able to understand all of it and it was fascinating, not a dry history book at all. Makes me want to delve more into Russian history."*
*"A sometimes rollicking, always tongue-in-cheek examination of Russian/Soviet history (rarely a rollicking subject) by an American who has lived there as an insider for decades."*
Jennifer Eremeeva is an American expatriate writer who divides her time between Riga, Latvia, and New England. Jennifer writes about travel, food, lifestyle, and Russian history and culture, and has written for Reuters, Fodor's, The Moscow Times, and Russian Life. She is the in-house travel blogger for Alexander & Roberts, and the award-winning author of Lenin Lives Next Door: Marriage, Martinis, and Mayhem in Moscow.
"Russia's colorful history**," suggests American writer and Russian historian, Jennifer Eremeeva, "should ideally be experienced on a huge, 3D IMAX screen, with the surround sound booming and a jumbo bucket of popcorn in your lap."**
In Have Personality Disorder, Will Rule Russia: A Pocket Guide to Russian History, Eremeeva distills thirteen centuries of Russia's complex history into entertaining chapters that guide the reader effortlessly from the emerging Russian state in the ninth century through the aftermath of the 2014 Annexation of Crimea.
This is the perfect primer for those embarking on a visit to Russia or an exploration of the country's rich literature and culture. The updated third edition includes access to extensive companion web pages, reading lists, and sightseeing suggestions to enhance readers' exploration of the world's largest country.
Praise for Have Personality Disorder, Will Rule Russiafrom readers:
"After reading the book, I had a greater understanding and appreciation for the places and sights I saw and learned about on my trip."
*"This is a great brief history of Russia! I was able to understand all of it and it was fascinating, not a dry history book at all. Makes me want to delve more into Russian history."*
*"A sometimes rollicking, always tongue-in-cheek examination of Russian/Soviet history (rarely a rollicking subject) by an American who has lived there as an insider for decades."*
Jennifer Eremeeva is an American expatriate writer who divides her time between Riga, Latvia, and New England. Jennifer writes about travel, food, lifestyle, and Russian history and culture, and has written for Reuters, Fodor's, The Moscow Times, and Russian Life. She is the in-house travel blogger for Alexander & Roberts, and the award-winning author of Lenin Lives Next Door: Marriage, Martinis, and Mayhem in Moscow.
