02296cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000570011324500720017026400510024230000470029333600260034033700260036633800360039250000310042850801390045952012690059853400450186765300220191285600430193499900170197715269UtSlPG20260610133346.0mcr n260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDK1 aAbbott, John S. C.q(John Stevens Cabot),d1805-187714aThe Empire of Russia: From the Remotest Periods to the Present Time 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2005  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2005-03-06  aE-text prepared by Curtis Weyant, Ronald Holder, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (https://www.pgdp.net)  a"The Empire of Russia: From the Remotest Periods to the Present Time" by John S. C. Abbott is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book chronicles the history of Russia from its earliest days through its development as an empire, emphasizing the significant events and figures that shaped its evolution. Abbott aims to present a coherent narrative that details Russia's journey from barbarism to civilization, highlighting key monarchs and their impact on the country's formation and governance.  The opening of the book sets the stage by discussing the early inhabitants of the Russian territory, describing various tribes and their societal roles before the establishment of a unified Russian state. Abbott details the brutal lives of these nomadic groups, particularly the Scythians and other tribes that ravaged Europe, before transitioning to the birth of the Russian empire under leaders such as Rurik and his successors. The narrative paints a picture of the harsh realities of life in early Russia, the emergence of significant figures like Oleg, and the struggles against external threats, all while showcasing the gradual transition from a chaotic existence to a more structured society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aRussia -- History40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/15269  c56657d56657