The Icon and the Axe: An Interpretative History of Russian Culture (Vintage)
James H. Billington’s The Icon and the Axe is an interpretative history of Russian culture. Examining Russia through a cultural and historical lens, this influential work offers readers a broad perspective on the forces that have shaped the country’s distinctive identity.
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The Icon and the Axe presents an interpretative history of Russian culture by James H. Billington.
Focused on Russia, the book considers the development and meaning of its cultural identity across history.
Its approach connects cultural interpretation with the broader historical experience of Russia.
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