Ivan the Terrible by Andrei Pavlov (English) Paperback Book

Description: Ivan the Terrible by Andrei Pavlov, Maureen Perrie This is the first major re-assessment of Ivan the Terrible to be published in the West in the post-Soviet period. It breaks away from older stereotypes of the tsar A whether as Acrazed tyrantA and Aevil geniusA, on the one hand, or as a Agreat and wise statesmanA, on the other A to provide a more balanced picture. It examines the ways in which IvanAs policies contributed to the creation of RussiaAs distinctive system of unlimited monarchical rule.Ivan is best remembered for his reign of terror, the book pays due attention to the horrors of his executions, tortures and repressions, especially in the period of the oprichnina (1565-72), when he mysteriously divided his realm into two parts, one of which was under the direct control of the tsar and his oprichniki (bodyguard). This work argues that the often gruesome forms assumed by the terror reflected not only IvanAs personal cruelty and sadism, but also his religious views about the divinely ordained right of the tsar to punish his treasonous subjects, just as sinners were punished in Hell.Primarily chronological in its organisation, the book focuses on three main aspects of IvanAs power: the territorial expansion of the state, the mythology, rituals and symbols of monarchy; and the development of the autocratic system of rule. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Ivan IV Vasiljevich the Terrible was Grand Prince (since 1533), the first Russian Tsar (since 1547), the son of Vasili III. He conquered Kazan Khan (1552) and Astrakhan Khan (1556). He introduced "the oprichnina" in 1565 - a hand-picked group of terrorists who raped and killed anyone Iran did not like. His home policy was accompanied with dreadful repressions and stong enslaving of peasants. Beyond Russia, he took part in the Livonian War (1558-1583) and established commercial connections with England. Crucially, he joined Siberia to the Russian State. Yet was he sane as well as successful? This profile argues that Ivan the Terrible was a shrewd statesman who understood that loyalty to church and boyars needed to be displaced by rigid devotion to himself and centralised power in order to bring about the ultimate growth and stability of the modern Russian empire. His private and public lives were bloody in the extreme but his rule was ultimately a success for Russia. Author Biography Maureen Perrie is Professor of History at the University of Birmingham.Andrei Pavlov is a senior research fellow in the Institute of Russian History of the Russian Academy of Sciences in St Petersburg. Table of Contents Introduction 1. Ivans inheritance 2. The young ruler 3. The conquest of Kazan and Astrakhan 4. Reformers and reforms 5. From consensus to conflict 6. The introduction of the oprichnina 7. Repression and resettlement 8. The culmination of the terror 9. After the oprichnina Conclusion Chronology Glossary Select bibliography Review Andrei Pavlov of St. Petersburg and Maureen Perrie of Birmingham have written not only a very impressive synthesis of scholarship on the reign of Ivan IV, in itself a great accomplishment, but also a monograph which presents a coherent thesis concerning the relationship of Ivans rule to Russias political evolution. ... This succinct volume now sets the standard by which all future "short" syntheses of Ivans reign will be judged. This is far and away the most readable survey of Ivans reign in print in English. ...In conclusion, Pavlov and Perrie have written a work which will appeal to specialists and nonspecialists alike, and will provide much food for thought about the still little-understood but always intriguing reign of Ivan the Terrible. "H-Net Reviews, ""Charles Halperin of Indiana University" Andrei Pavlov and Maureen Perrie have produced an excellent and very welcome biography of the fascinating and elusive Ivan the Terrible. The work maintains the readers interest in the horror and sensational cruelty of Ivans reign, while adhering to rigorously scholarly standards and advancing an orginal argument of its own. The book is well-written and readable. "Canadian Journal of History, August 2004" ...this book can be highly recommended as a balanced and comprehensive account of Ivan IVs reign. "Sergei Bogatyrev, SEER, 82, 4, 2004" "Ivan the Terrible" is a valuable work for all scholars of Russian or early modern European history, and will be particularly useful for undergraduate students of this period. "Debra Coulter, The Historical Association, Jan 2005" All in all, the authors have provided an illuminating political analysis of the reign of Ivan IV... a provocative and informative starting point for classroom discussion. The study is also of value to the general reader who wants to understand Russias place within the European Community of states of the pre-modern period. "English Historical Review, Feb 2005" Pavlov and Perrie have produced a work that is exceptionally well researched and supported by a comprehensive index. Of considerable help to the reader are the chronology, maps and genealogical tables... a valuable acquistion for scholars of Russion, as is the bibliography for scholars of Russion or early modern European history. "European History Quarterly, 35.1" Long Description This is the first major re-assessment of Ivan the Terrible to be published in the West in the post-Soviet period. It breaks away from older stereotypes of the tsar - whether as crazed tyrant and evil genius, on the one hand, or as a great and wise statesman, on the other - to provide a more balanced picture. It examines the ways in which Ivans policies contributed to the creation of Russias distinctive system of unlimited monarchical rule. Ivan is best remembered for his reign of terror, the book pays due attention to the horrors of his executions, tortures and repressions, especially in the period of the oprichnina (1565-72), when he mysteriously divided his realm into two parts, one of which was under the direct control of the tsar and his oprichniki (bodyguard). This work argues that the often gruesome forms assumed by the terror reflected not only Ivans personal cruelty and sadism, but also his religious views about the divinely ordained right of the tsar to punish his treasonous subjects, just as sinners were punished in Hell. Primarily chronological in its organisation, the book focuses on three main aspects of Ivans power: the territorial expansion of the state, the mythology, rituals and symbols of monarchy; and the development of the autocratic system of rule. Review Text Andrei Pavlov of St. Petersburg and Maureen Perrie of Birmingham have written not only a very impressive synthesis of scholarship on the reign of Ivan IV, in itself a great accomplishment, but also a monograph which presents a coherent thesis concerning the relationship of Ivans rule to Russias political evolution. ... This succinct volume now sets the standard by which all future "short" syntheses of Ivans reign will be judged. This is far and away the most readable survey of Ivans reign in print in English. ...In conclusion, Pavlov and Perrie have written a work which will appeal to specialists and nonspecialists alike, and will provide much food for thought about the still little-understood but always intriguing reign of Ivan the Terrible. H-Net Reviews, Charles Halperin of Indiana University Andrei Pavlov and Maureen Perrie have produced an excellent and very welcome biography of the fascinating and elusive Ivan the Terrible. The work maintains the readers interest in the horror and sensational cruelty of Ivans reign, while adhering to rigorously scholarly standards and advancing an orginal argument of its own. The book is well-written and readable. Canadian Journal of History, August 2004 ...this book can be highly recommended as a balanced and comprehensive account of Ivan IVs reign. Sergei Bogatyrev, SEER, 82, 4, 2004 Ivan the Terrible is a valuable work for all scholars of Russian or early modern European history, and will be particularly useful for undergraduate students of this period. Debra Coulter, The Historical Association, Jan 2005 All in all, the authors have provided an illuminating political analysis of the reign of Ivan IV... a provocative and informative starting point for classroom discussion. The study is also of value to the general reader who wants to understand Russias place within the European Community of states of the pre-modern period. English Historical Review, Feb 2005 Pavlov and Perrie have produced a work that is exceptionally well researched and supported by a comprehensive index. Of considerable help to the reader are the chronology, maps and genealogical tables... a valuable acquistion for scholars of Russion, as is the bibliography for scholars of Russion or early modern European history. European History Quarterly, 35.1 Review Quote Andrei Pavlov of St. Petersburg and Maureen Perrie of Birmingham have written not only a very impressive synthesis of scholarship on the reign of Ivan IV, in itself a great accomplishment, but also a monograph which presents a coherent thesis concerning the relationship of Ivans rule to Russias political evolution. ...This succinct volume now sets the standard by which all future "short" syntheses of Ivans reign will be judged. This is far and away the most readable survey of Ivans reign in print in English. ...In conclusion, Pavlov and Perrie have written a work which will appeal to specialists and nonspecialists alike, and will provide much food for thought about the still little-understood but always intriguing reign of Ivan the Terrible. H-Net Reviews, Charles Halperin of Indiana University Andrei Pavlov and Maureen Perrie have produced an excellent and very welcome biography of the fascinating and elusive Ivan the Terrible. The work maintains the readers interest in the horror and sensational cruelty of Ivans reign, while adhering to rigorously scholarly standards and advancing an orginal argument of its own. The book is well-written and readable. Canadian Journal of History, August 2004 ...this book can be highly recommended as a balanced and comprehensive account of Ivan IVs reign. Sergei Bogatyrev, SEER, 82, 4, 2004 Ivan the Terrible is a valuable work for all scholars of Russian or early modern European history, and will be particularly useful for undergraduate students of this period. Debra Coulter, The Historical Association, Jan 2005 All in all, the authors have provided an illuminating political analysis of the reign of Ivan IV... a provocative and informative starting point for classroom discussion. The study is also of value to the general reader who wants to understand Russias place within the European Community of states of the pre-modern period. English Historical Review, Feb 2005 Pavlov and Perrie have produced a work that is exceptionally well researched and supported by a comprehensive index. Of considerable help to the reader are the chronology, maps and genealogical tables... a valuable acquistion for scholars of Russion, as is the bibliography for scholars of Russion or early modern European history. European History Quarterly, 35.1 Feature Provides a serious reappraisal of Ivan IV Vasiljevich. Offers new views on just how he managed to control the nation. Details ISBN058209948X Author Maureen Perrie Short Title IVAN THE TERRIBLE Pages 248 Series Profiles in Power Language English ISBN-10 058209948X ISBN-13 9780582099487 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2003 Publication Date 2003-10-31 Imprint Longman Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 947.043092 Illustrations Illustrations, maps Edition 1 Publisher Routledge Place of Publication London DOI 10.1604/9780582099487 UK Release Date 2003-08-27 AU Release Date 2003-08-27 NZ Release Date 2003-08-27 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:139889110;

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