Sunlight at Midnight: St. Petersburg and the Rise of Modern Russia by Bruce Linc

Description: Sunlight at Midnight by Bruce Lincoln A fitting testament to [Lincolns] literary skill. It evokes vividly the unconscionable gulf between the life of the citys aristocratic patrons and the misery of the masses.--New York Times FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description For Russians, St.Petersburg has embodied power, heroism and fortitude. It has encompassed all the things that the Russians are and that they hope to become. Opulence and artistic brilliance blend with images of suffering on a monumental scale to make up the historic persona the late W. Bruce Lincolns lavish biography of this mysterious, complex city. Climate and comfort were not what Tsar Peter the Great had in mind when he decided to build a new capital in the muddy marshes of the Neva River delta. Located 500 miles below the Arctic Circle, this area, with its foul weather, bad water and sodden soil, was so unattractive that only a handful of Finnish fisherman had ever settled there. Yet to the Tsar the place he named Sankt Pieter Burkh had the makings of a paradise. His vision was soon borne out: though St. Petersburg was closer to London, Paris and Vienna than to Russians far-off eastern lands, it quickly became the political, cultural and economic centre of an empire that stretched across more than a dozen time zones and over three continents.In this book, revolutionaries and labourers brush shoulders with tsars and builders, soldiers and statesmen share pride of place with poets. For only the entire historical experience of this magnificent and mysterious city can reveal the wealth of human and natural forces that shaped the modern history of the city and the nation it represents. Author Biography W. Bruce Lincoln was the Distinguished Professor of Russian History at Northern Illinois University. He was the author of Between Heaven and Hell: The Story of a Thousand Years of Artistic Life in Russia and almost a dozen other books. W. Bruce Lincoln died on April 9, 2000 at the age of 61. Long Description For Russians, St.Petersburg has embodied power, heroism and fortitude. It has encompassed all the things that the Russians are and that they hope to become. Opulence and artistic brilliance blend with images of suffering on a monumental scale to make up the historic persona the late W. Bruce Lincolns lavish biography of this mysterious, complex city. Climate and comfort were not what Tsar Peter the Great had in mind when he decided to build a new capital in the muddy marshes of the Neva River delta. Located 500 miles below the Arctic Circle, this area, with its foul weather, bad water and sodden soil, was so unattractive that only a handful of Finnish fisherman had ever settled there. Yet to the Tsar the place he named Sankt Pieter Burkh had the makings of a paradise. His vision was soon borne out: though St. Petersburg was closer to London, Paris and Vienna than to Russians far-off eastern lands, it quickly became the political, cultural and economic centre of an empire that stretched across more than a dozen time zones and over three continents.In this book, revolutionaries and labourers brush shoulders with tsars and builders, soldiers and statesmen share pride of place with poets. For only the entire historical experience of this magnificent and mysterious city can reveal the wealth of human and natural forces that shaped the modern history of the city and the nation it represents. Details ISBN0465083242 Short Title SUNLIGHT AT MIDNIGHT Language English ISBN-10 0465083242 ISBN-13 9780465083244 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 947.21 Illustrations Yes Year 2002 Imprint Basic Books Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Pages 432 Subtitle St. Petersburg and the Rise of Modern Russia DOI 10.1604/9780465083244 US Release Date 2002-06-06 UK Release Date 2002-06-06 Author Bruce Lincoln Publisher Basic Books Publication Date 2002-06-06 Audience General NZ Release Date 2002-06-05 AU Release Date 2002-06-05 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:7493210;

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