Russia's 'Age of Silver' (Routledge Revivals)
Russia's 'Age of Silver' (Routledge Revivals)

Author: Ian Blanchard

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2014-05-01

Total Pages: 492

ISBN-13: 131767801X

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First published in 1989, Russia’s ‘Age of Silver’ represents a major contribution to the history of the international economy during the eighteenth century, challenging old prejudices and establishing the importance of Russian precious-metal production. Ian Blanchard examines the nature of the Central and South America specie crisis of 1670 to 1760, and the response of European precious-metal producers. He highlights the rise of the Russian copper industry to a position of world supremacy, and the Siberian gold and silver mines to ‘old world’ supremacy. The study explains why Russia experienced little inflation and why no metal was exported: the economy acted as a sponge, absorbing the flood of coins as monetary expansion was paralleled by rapid economic growth. These developments doubled average per capita incomes over the course of the century, so that between 1788 and 1807 the average Russian enjoyed an income equivalent to that of their British counterpart. Providing a comprehensive analysis, this reissue will be of particular value to students and researchers with an interest in Russian economic history.

Reconstructing the House of Culture
Reconstructing the House of Culture

Author: Brian Donahoe

Publisher: Berghahn Books

Published: 2011-11-01

Total Pages: 350

ISBN-13: 0857452762

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Notions of culture, rituals and their meanings, the workings of ideology in everyday life, public representations of tradition and ethnicity, and the social consequences of economic transition— these are critical issues in the social anthropology of Russia and other postsocialist countries. Engaged in the negotiation of all these is the House of Culture, which was the key institution for cultural activities and implementation of state cultural policies in all socialist states. The House of Culture was officially responsible for cultural enlightenment, moral edification, and personal cultivation—in short, for implementing the socialist state’s program of “bringing culture to the masses.” Surprisingly, little is known about its past and present condition. This collection of ethnographically rich accounts examines the social significance and everyday performance of Houses of Culture and how they have changed in recent decades. In the years immediately following the end of the Soviet Union, they underwent a deep economic and symbolic crisis, and many closed. Recently, however, there have been signs of a revitalization of the Houses of Culture and a re-orientation of their missions and programs. The contributions to this volume investigate the changing functions and meanings of these vital institutions for the communities that they serve.

VERNANIA: The Celebrated Works of Jules Verne in One Edition
VERNANIA: The Celebrated Works of Jules Verne in One Edition

Author: Jules Verne

Publisher: e-artnow

Published: 2017-11-15

Total Pages: 4087

ISBN-13: 8027231736

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Musaicum Books presents to you this carefully created volume of "VERNANIA: The Celebrated Works of Jules Verne in One Edition". This ebook has been designed and formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. Contents: Five Weeks In A Balloon - 1863 A Journey To The Center Of The Earth - 1864 The Adventures Of Captain Hatteras - 1864 From The Earth To The Moon - 1865 In Search Of The Castaways - 1865 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea - 1869 Around The Moon - 1869 Around The World In Eighty Days - 1872 The Fur Country - 1872 The Mysterious Island - 1874 The Survivors Of The Chancellor - 1874 Michael Strogoff - 1876 Off On A Comet - 1877 The Underground City (or The Child of the Cavern) - 1877 Dick Sand, A Captain at Fifteen - 1878 Eight Hundred Leagues On The Amazon - 1881 Godfrey Morgan - 1882 Robur The Conqueror - 1886 The Purchase of the North Pole (or Topsy-Turvy) - 1889 The Adventures Of A Special Correspondent (or Claudius Bombarnac) - 1893 Facing The Flag - 1896 An Antarctic Mystery - 1897 The Master Of The World - 1904 Jules Verne (1828-1905) was a French novelist who pioneered the genre of science fiction. A true visionary with an extraordinary talent for writing adventure stories, his writings incorporated the latest scientific knowledge of his day and envisioned technological developments that were years ahead of their time. Verne wrote about undersea, air, and space travel long before any navigable or practical craft were invented. Verne wrote over 50 novels and numerous short stories.

Siberia
Siberia

Author: Anthony Haywood

Publisher: Andrews UK Limited

Published: 2012-05-02

Total Pages: 344

ISBN-13: 1908493372

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Before Russians crossed the Urals Mountains in the sixteenth century to settle their ‘colony' in North Asia, they heard rumours about bountiful fur, of bizarre people without eyes who ate by shrugging their shoulders and of a land where trees exploded from cold. This region of frozen tundra, endless forest and humming steppe between the Urals and the Pacific Ocean was a vast, strange and frightening paradise. It was Siberia. Siberia is a cradle of civilizations, the birthplace of ancient Turkic empires and home to the cultures of indigenes, including peoples whose ancestors migrated to the Americas. It was a promised land to which bonded peasants could flee their cruel masters, yet also a ‘white hell' across which exiles shuffled in felt shoes and chains. If in Stalin’s era Siberia became synonymous with the gulag, today it is a vast region of bustling metropolises and magnificent landscapes, a place where the humdrum, the beautiful and the bizarre ignite the imagination. Tracing the historical contours of Siberia, A. J. Haywood offers a detailed account of the architectural and cultural landmarks of cities such as Irkutsk, Tobolsk, Barnaul and Novosibirsk.

Jules Verne: 25 Greatest Books in One Volume (Illustrated Edition)
Jules Verne: 25 Greatest Books in One Volume (Illustrated Edition)

Author: Jules Verne

Publisher: DigiCat

Published: 2023-12-22

Total Pages: 4915

ISBN-13:

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This carefully edited collection of "JULES VERNE: 25 Greatest Books in One Volume (Illustrated Edition)" has been designed and formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. Contents: Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea (1870) Around the World in Eighty Days (1872) The Mysterious Island (1875) Journey to the Center of the Earth (1864) From the Earth to the Moon (1865) Around the Moon (1869) Michael Strogoff: The Courier of the Czar (1876) In Search of the Castaways or, The Children of Captain Grant (1868) Adrift in Pacific or, Two Years' Vacation (1888) Five Weeks in a Balloon (1863) Robur the Conqueror or, The Clipper of the Clouds (1886) Master of the World (1904) The Adventures of Captain Hatteras (1866) Tribulations of a Chinaman in China (1879) Mathias Sandorf (1885) Hector Servadac or, Off on a Comet (1877) Facing the Flag (1896) The Begum's Fortune (1879) Dick Sand, A Captain at Fifteen (1878) The Survivors of the Chancellor(1875) The Underground City or, The Child of the Cavern (1877) Eight Hundred Leagues on the Amazon (1881) The Purchase of the North Pole or, Topsy Turvy (1889) Cæsar Cascabel (1890) The Castle of the Carpathians (1892) Jules Verne (1828-1905) was a French novelist who pioneered the genre of science fiction.A true visionary with an extraordinary talent for writing adventure stories, his writings incorporated the latest scientific knowledge of his day and envisioned technological developments that were years ahead of their time. Verne wrote about undersea, air, and space travel long before any navigable or practical craft were invented.

The Collected Works of Jules Verne
The Collected Works of Jules Verne

Author: Jules Verne

Publisher: DigiCat

Published: 2022-05-31

Total Pages: 4296

ISBN-13:

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The Collected Works of Jules Verne is a remarkable compilation of some of the most visionary and influential works of science fiction in literary history. Jules Verne's captivating storytelling, vivid imagination, and meticulous attention to detail in works like 'Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea' and 'Journey to the Center of the Earth' continue to captivate readers with their adventurous spirit and exploration of the unknown. Verne's ability to blend scientific accuracy with fantastical elements set him apart as a pioneer in the sci-fi genre, inspiring generations of writers and readers. This collection serves as a testament to Verne's enduring legacy and his unmatched ability to transport readers to new and exciting worlds with every turn of the page. Jules Verne's life as a visionary writer was no doubt influenced by his own curiosity and fascination with the advancements of the 19th century, including new technologies and discoveries. His desire to push boundaries and challenge conventional thinking is evident in his works, as he delves into themes of exploration, adventure, and the limitless possibilities of the human imagination. For fans of science fiction and adventure literature, The Collected Works of Jules Verne is a must-read that will engage the mind and spark the imagination, offering a glimpse into the genius of one of the greatest literary minds of the 19th century.

Slavic Tales & Myths
Slavic Tales & Myths

Author: Dmitriy Kushnir

Publisher: Dmitry Kouchnir

Published: 2015-02-03

Total Pages: 108

ISBN-13: 1507653794

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In this 6th book of The Slavic Way series, the reader is introduced to different tales from the Slavic heritage. Storytelling is a big part of the Slavic culture and many tales have been passed on for countless generations: parent to child, grandparent to grandchild. Many of these tales have a hidden meaning and a hidden lesson within it, that is supposed to be understood and learned by all who hear it. These kind of tales are presented in this book.