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Suzanne Massie. Land of the Firebird: The Beauty of Old Russia. Massie (1931-2025), an important authority on Russia, played a leading role in the relations between the USA, specifically during the Reagan years, and the Soviet Union in the final years of the Cold War. Written in a colorful and engaging style, Massie documents Russian history and describes art from the time of Vladimir and the Russian Orthodox Church to just before the Russian Revolution. An important and highly readable reference on Russian history from 987 to 1917 through a Western perspective. Her husband, Robert Massie (1929-2019), is the author of Nicholas & Alexandra, another classic.
NY: Simon and Schuster, 1980. 1st edition, 2nd printing. Index and bibliography. Hardcover with an unclipped ($25) dustjacket in a clear protective jacket cover. 489 pages, with color photos of art, painting and architecture. Some staining to edges, which have also foxed due to iron in the paper, contents about fine, no ownership marks. A good reading copy. 1 only.
