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Mystical fusion of imperial history and artistry.

If the soul of Russia intrigues you, "St Petersburg: A Cultural History" is an indispensable read. Solomon Volkov weaves the city's tumultuous past with its rich tapestry of cultural luminaries. Delving into this book is like wandering through St. Petersburg's very streets, feeling the reverberation of history and the passionate cadence of its artistic heartbeat. It's as much a journey through a city as it is through the collective psyche of a nation.

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St Petersburg: a Cultural History

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ISBN: 9780684832968
Authors: Solomon Volkov
Publisher: Free Press
Date of Publication: 1997-02-13
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: History, Biographies & Memoirs, Art
Goodreads rating: 4.19
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The city of St. Petersburg became the center of liberal opposition to the dominating power of the state, whether czarist or communist. Acclaimed Russian historian and emigre Volkov writes the definitive "cultural biography" of that famed city, sharply detailing the well-known figures of the arts whose works are now part of the permanent fabric of Western high culture. Photos.
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Mystical fusion of imperial history and artistry.

If the soul of Russia intrigues you, "St Petersburg: A Cultural History" is an indispensable read. Solomon Volkov weaves the city's tumultuous past with its rich tapestry of cultural luminaries. Delving into this book is like wandering through St. Petersburg's very streets, feeling the reverberation of history and the passionate cadence of its artistic heartbeat. It's as much a journey through a city as it is through the collective psyche of a nation.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.