The Story of Russia

by Robert Van Bergen, T.S. Wentworth (Foreword)

This book, from the series Primary Sources: Historical Books of the World (Asia and Far East Collection), represents an important historical artifact on Asian history and culture. Its contents come from the legions of academic literature and research on the subject produced over the last several hundred years. Covered within is a discussion drawn from many areas of study and research on the subject. From analyses of the varied geography that encompasses the Asian continent to significant time periods spanning centuries, the book was made in an effort to preserve the work of previous generations.

Genres: History, Russia

246 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1905

Reviews

[Bcoghill Coghill]

There were limitations to scholarship when Bergen wrote. No internet, limited access to documentation and access to only to the libraries one can visit. Given the time that Bergen was writing he did a wonderful job with this book and with his clear writing style it is a wonderful read.

[Beverly · Rating 3 out of 5]

Dated and the names of some people and places have a slightly different spelling than what is currently used but still an informative read.

[Justin · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is the 2011 version published on Amazon Kindle. The original publication was in 1905 because there is nothing in the book after the Russo-Japanese War of 1904. He glossed over this war because it was in recent memory and news headline when the book was written.