The Story of Russia

From the rise of Kievan Rus to the grandeur of the Russian Empire, The Story of Russia traces the dramatic history of a nation that reshaped Europe and Asia across the centuries. Historian R. Van Bergen brings Russia's past to life through vivid storytelling, introducing readers to legendary rulers, epic military campaigns, political intrigue, and the forces that forged one of the world's great powers. Along the way, figures such as Ivan the Terrible, Peter the Great, and Catherine the Grea...