Empire
| Author | : D. C. B. Lieven |
| Publisher | : Yale University Press |
| Total Pages | : 536 |
| Release | : 2002-01-01 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0300097263 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780300097269 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (269 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Empire by : D. C. B. Lieven
Download or read book Empire written by D. C. B. Lieven and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 2002-01-01 with total page 536 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Focusing on the Tsarist and Soviet empires of Russia, Lieven reveals the nature and meaning of all empires throughout history. He examines factors that mold the shape of the empires, including geography and culture, and compares the Russian empires with other imperial states, from ancient China and Rome to the present-day United States. Illustrations.