02213cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000120010610000320011824500690015026400510021930000470027033600260031733700260034333800360036950000310040550801130043652012350054953400450178465300220182985600430185199900170189425625UtSlPG20260610133604.0mcr n260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDJKaDS1 aMorris, Charles,d1833-192210aHistoric Tales: The Romance of Reality. Vol. 08 (of 15), Russian 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2008  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2008-05-27  aProduced by David Kline, Greg Bergquist and The Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net  a"Historic Tales: The Romance of Reality. Vol. 08 (of 15), Russian" by Charles Morris is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The narrative delves into the rich tapestry of Russian history, exploring the rise and fall of various rulers, influential figures, and significant events that shaped the nation. The volume serves not only as a recounting of key historical moments but also provides an exploration of cultural and societal shifts across different epochs in Russia.  The beginning of the book introduces a vast geographical and historical context of ancient Russia. The text describes the land's stark contrasts—from fertile plains to harsh forests—and its significance as a cradle of various tribes and civilizations. The narrative then transitions into tales of the Scythians, their warlike nature, and their interactions with neighboring cultures, such as the Greeks, highlighting the complexity of early Russian identity. The depiction sets the stage for a detailed exploration of early rulers, such as Rurik and Oleg, establishing a framework for understanding the transformation of Russia from a collection of tribal societies to an emerging empire. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aRussia -- History40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/25625  c66626d66626