title: Restless empire: a historical atlas of Russia
abstract: From the first Slavic migrations to the Romanovs rise to the Putin era, Russia has endured for centuries as a nation whose sheer size and diversity have challenged its rulers and shaped its identity. Restless Empire illuminates the epic sweep of Russian history in a beautifully illustrated full-color atlas depicting the essential cultural, political, economic, and military developments of Russia s past.Like the double-headed eagle that is its state emblem, Russia has always looked abroad to both
journal: Choice Reviews Online