Historic Tales: The Romance of Reality. Vol. 08, Russian

Morris, Charles, 1833-1922Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

Rating 2.9
Word count
487K words
Chapters
49

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English Originals History Books Russian HistoryPopular HistoryCourt AnecdotesFate of FiguresWar and PeaceNational SpiritLegendary TalesHistorical NarrativeGrand NarrativeTsarist Era

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.Historic Tales: The Romance of Reality. Vol. 08 (of 15), Russian by Charles MorrisAuthor: Morris, Charles, 1833-1922,Language: English, Class: DS: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia, Release Date: May 27, 2008

Editor's review

This is the Russian volume of Charles Morris's fifteen-volume Historic Tales: The Romance of Reality, a work of popular historical narrative from the early twentieth century. Morris links important figures and events in Russian history in a storytelling manner, emphasizing drama and readability rather than strict scholarship. For readers who want to approach the course of Russian history in English while practicing their reading, it offers a relatively easy entry point. Its value lies in showing how the English-speaking world popularly imagined and narrated Russian history a century ago, and it also serves as a sample of early popular historical writing. Because it is old, its factual details and viewpoints should be read against modern scholarship and not taken as the sole reference. It suits extensive reading or as supplementary historical narrative.

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Reading tips

  1. Browse the contents first, dip into chapters on figures or events that interest you, then go back to fill in the larger picture.
  2. While reading, compare with modern works on Russian history, noting differences and the limits of the era.
  3. Treat it as extensive English reading and, after each chapter, retell the key points in two or three sentences.
  4. Read alongside other volumes to observe how the author handles the history of different countries.

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Contents

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FAQ

Is this a work of strict historical research? No. It is popular history for general readers, with the emphasis on narrative and drama, and its selection and interpretation of facts reflect early twentieth-century popular writing. It is suitable as an introduction or supplementary reading; for key facts, check modern scholarship.
How difficult is the English, and what level is it for? The original is early twentieth-century English with longer sentences but not especially difficult vocabulary, making it generally suitable for intermediate to advanced learners as extensive reading. If historical names and old-fashioned expressions are unfamiliar, use a dictionary or background material; there is no need to check every word.
Does this book cover only Russian history? This is the Russian volume of a fifteen-volume set, and its content centers on Russian historical figures and events. The whole set covers the history of many countries, and this volume handles only the Russian part; readers interested in other regions can consult other volumes in the series.

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About the author

Morris, Charles, 1833-1922 Author

Charles Morris (1833–1922) is an English-language author about whose life relatively little is publicly documented; his nationality and education are not well recorded, and 18 of his works are currently held in the collection. Judging from these works, he excelled at history and general knowledge writing for ordinary readers. His representative works include the Historic Tales: The Romance of Reality series, whose volumes treat such subjects as King Arthur, America, Spanish America, Spain, and Scandinavia, presenting historical events and legends in a lively and readable manner. He also wrote A New History of the United States, a general account of American history; The San Francisco Calamity by Earthquake and Fire, a record of the San Francisco earthquake and fire; and Man And His Ancestor: A Study In Evolution, which concerns evolutionary themes. His writing draws on a wide range of materials and balances narrative interest with the popularization of knowledge.